Chronic back pain is not only debilitating physically, it takes a toll emotionally and psychologically. Working with the mind-body connection and learning to reduce the stress caused by chronic pain can be an important part of total treatment.
If pain continues after surgery it may mean that the diagnosed source for the pain was incorrect. In such cases it is appropriate to treat the muscles rather than the spine. There may continue to be involvement of the spinal nerves from the compression of the vertebrae, in which case relieving the tension around the vertebral […]
It is important for chronic pain patients to understand that they will have flareups. The muscles are not completely healed, and when there are perpetuating factors like extra stress, physical exertion and disrupted sleep, it is normal for the muscles to react. It should be expected and not be a source of anxiety. The process […]