How I Survived Low Back Pain (and Became a PT)
Back pain started when I was about 14. And it didn’t let up. This is the story of how I survived low back pain –
Category: Low Back
PT Reveals The Truth About Core Strength
What muscle comes to mind when you hear “core strength”? For many, a strong, visible rectus abdominis (six-pack) muscle is synonymous with a strong core.
What Does Spinal Manipulation Actually Do? (The Controversial Truth)
Spinal Manipulation Therapy (SMT) is a treatment technique performed by chiropractors, physical therapists, and doctors of osteopathy. SMT proponents claim it relieves back tightness and
4 Critical Steps Before Back Surgery
A family friend had lumbar spine surgery recently. Which got me thinking – what are the key steps before back surgery for pain? 1) Physical Therapy
Do Tight Hamstrings Cause Back Pain? (Evidence-Based)
Conventional wisdom says tight hamstrings cause back pain. Read most low back pain articles written by non-experts, and you’ll get the distinct impression that tight hamstrings
DPT Reveals The Greatest Back Pain Exercise (And The Worst Ones)
Everybody hurts sometimes…because of back pain. This article answers the critical question, “What’s the best back pain exercise?“ Low back pain is a bigger headache than,
5 Greatest Back Pain Tips from Spine Experts
Last fall I drove through Hurricane Ian to attend a spine conference. Top spine surgeons and back pain specialists from the Southeast U.S. headlined the
4 Ways to Do The Opposite for Better Health
Balance. It’s crucial for optimal health. For example, the balance between training hard and resting well. Going to the doctor regularly, but not for every
Do NSAIDs Cause Chronic Back Pain? (The Alarming Truth)
How NSAIDs impact low back pain and the treatments that really work.
Using Graded Exposure to Overcome Fear Of Movement (Or Anything Else)
Fear of movement delays healing and contributes to chronic musculoskeletal pain. Here’s how to overcome it.