Medial branch blocks are an important procedure for treating back pain, and they’re quite frequently misunderstood. This misunderstanding is not only by people who have pain, but also by quite a number of practitioners and people who pay your insurance. What people often don’t understand is what medial branch blocks are and why we should […]
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The question of how long does pain last after spinal fusion is not a simple one. It’s as complex as the spine itself, and therefore will take some time and background information to answer. The Big Picture When scans like MRI, CT, and ultrasound first came on the market, it was thought they’d herald a […]
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In this article, you’re going to discover how treating 8 back muscles with specific exercises cured a lady’s back pain. The most interesting thing? Her pain was believed to be incurable. These exercises were administered by Dr Marcus of the Norman Marcus Pain Institute. In this exerpt, Dr Marcus describes how he met his mentor – Dr […]
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In the spring of 1955, Senator J F Kennedy was suffering from an injury he’d sustained from World War II. He had severe muscle spasms in his left lower back that radiated pain into his left leg. The pain and spasm was such that walking was almost impossible. JFK was considering quitting his political career. However, he went to one more […]
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Over the years, I’ve had many people come to me extremely concerned. They’ve had a scan – and been diagnosed with scoliosis. This is a medical term that often conjures up frightening pictures in people’s minds, so I’d like to clarify some of the issues around scoliosis now. Firstly – what is scoliosis? Is it […]
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“Go into cubeland in a tightly controlled corporate environment and you immediately sense that there is a malaise about being tied behind a computer screen seated all day. The soul of the nation is sapped, and now it’s time for the soul of the nation to rise.” Dr. Levine You don’t need me to tell […]
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Have you ever wondered how can evading trigger points be done? One reason that almost always comes up is that you don’t have optimum posture. Bad posture creates muscle imbalances and tension – which then creates trigger points. It’s a cumulative thing, but having efficient posture will give the best chance to not only look […]
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Achieving treatment balance is very important and can sometimes be a little bit confusing. Here’s a letter from one of the sincere readers which we gladly answered. HI Jonathan I just read your passage on weak core muscles and I totally agree. The one question I have and have asked several times recently while attending […]
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There are many herniated disc treatments, and many different options. The question is, which options make the most sense in any given situation? From painkillers, to minor surgery to major surgery, there are figures and stats to support different treatments. For people who aren’t recovering unassisted, there are some good options out there for treatment. […]
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Are there natural treatment options for a prolapsed disc? What happens if you get no treatment at all? How do you heal, and how long does it take? This video goes over in detail the natural recovery cycle for a prolapsed disc. This is the kind of information that can be a huge benefit if […]
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