Be sure and listen to our own Dr. J. Patrick Johnson, appearing on the most recent episode of Dr. Phil McGraw’s Phil In the Blank podcast. From Phil In the Blanks: Dr. Phil brings a special “Back To School” podcast with renowned neurosurgeon and concussion expert Dr. J. Patrick Johnson. He talks about how medicine […]
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Treatment for low back pain generally depends on whether the pain is acute or chronic. In general, surgery is recommended only if there is evidence of worsening nerve damage and when diagnostic tests indicate structural changes for which corrective surgical procedures have been developed. Conventionally used treatments and their level of supportive evidence include: Hot […]
Learn MoreThe Aging Spine and Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease As we age the rubbery discs that normally act as shock absorbers between vertebrae begin to wear and lose their flexibility. Our discs also lose fluid leading to a loss of height. Osteoporosis can cause bones to lose mass and become brittle. Combined with years of repeated daily stresses, the damage can […]
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Osteoporosis is a Bone Disease Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones to the point that they become fragile and break easily. Women and men with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist, but any bone can be affected. You can’t “catch” osteoporosis or give it to someone […]
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Lower Back Pain Fact Sheet What structures make up the back? What causes lower back pain? What are the risk factors for developing low back pain? How is low back pain diagnosed? How is back pain treated? Can back pain be prevented? Recommendations for keeping one’s back healthy What research is being done? Where […]
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