Back Stories

Countless days in the hospital. Months upon months of recovery. Sick time used up (and vacation days, too). Having to be endlessly waited on and cared for instead of being able to be self-sufficient. Not to mention all that time out of commission and not able to be present for family or friends. And...Read more

Back pain doesn’t discriminate. It affects the young and old, athletes and those who are more sedentary, and everyone in between. It’s a “top medical complaint” and also a “leading cause of missed work,” said the MAYO CLINIC. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke �...Read more

Quick: What’s one of the easiest things you can do to strengthen your back and lessen or eliminate chronic back pain? Did you answer: “Build my core?” If so, give yourself a big pat on that strong back and go hit the gym! The truth is that back pain is an epidemic. WebMD reports that, “Abou...Read more