Is Hiatal Hernia The Cause Of Your Back Pain?

A Hiatal Hernia is possibly something you have heard of before but you might not know what it is.  You probably have no idea of how it relates to back pain. \ What is a Hiatal Hernia? As you know, when you eat food or drink water, the food or water travels down a tube...

It’s Almost Spring – Is Your Back Ready?

It’s Almost Spring – Is Your Back Ready? Over the winter, many people start to live a more sedentary life, especially here in the heart of the Midwest.  When the temperature is so cold outside, it’s hard to get motivated to stay active.  This could...

Should You Have Back Surgery?

Should You Have Back Surgery? This is a question I get all the time.  Back Surgery is something that everyone with bad back pain considers. Let’s face it, when you have back pain, you lose the ability to enjoy almost all aspects of your life. The first place...

What Is A Slipped Disc?

What is a Slipped Disc? Have you ever heard the phrase “Slipped Disc” .  It brings up the vision that a disc between your vetebrae has actually “slipped” out of place.  This is not the case. The anatomy of a disc is that there is a gel like...

How To Decide If Your Back Pain Is Serious.

How To Determine If Your Back Pain Is Serious If you are dealing with back pain right now, you are not alone.  Studies say that over 60% of the population will have deal with that every year. Maybe it came from shoveling snow last week, or slipping on the ice over the...