Category: Mid Back

image of how spinal manipulation works performed by clinician for lumbar spine rotational manipulation

Even Doctors Need Clarity on How Spinal Manipulation Works

Spinal manipulation is the most misunderstood treatment in the rehab world. Many chiropractors, PTs, and osteopaths don’t really understand how spinal manipulation works (and why). So here’s

physical therapist performing spinal manipulation on lumbar spine of patient in sidelying

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 key steps before back surgery for low back pain relief

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

image showing man performing prone press up, arguably the greatest back pain exercise

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