Low Back Pain

Treatment for chronic low back pain

Medical Model in USA Missing the Mark for Treatment of Chronic Back Pain

August 31, 2017 | Comments Off on Medical Model in USA Missing the Mark for Treatment of Chronic Back Pain

Healthcare remains the number one concern of Americans, with over 60% indicating it is their primary concern.  Costs and deductibles keep rising, while access to quality care has largely not improved.  Meanwhile, proposals from both sides of the aisle have done little to control costs of care.  It is frustrating that powerful lobbyists within the…

Physical therapist treating low back pain

Lower Back Pain: What should I do? A Physical Therapy Perspective

June 16, 2017 | Comments Off on Lower Back Pain: What should I do? A Physical Therapy Perspective

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit their family physician and it has been estimated that over 80% of people will have a significant incidence of lower back pain during their lifetime. In a sense, this fact makes lower back pain more ‘normal’ than ‘abnormal.’ Because of its high prevalence,…