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Tag: bulging disk
True or False. If you strengthen your core, you can avoid back pain. Answer…
False. Everyone talks about strengthening the ab, trunk and hip muscles to avoid an injury to your back. I believe a strong core can indeed prevent many back injuries when lifting, and can assist a person in maintaining good posture and form. However, it has been shown that after longer than 3 minutes of sitting,Continue Reading »
Physical Therapy: An Alternative to Back Surgery
It may seem counterintuitive for a surgeon to recommend physical therapy instead of back surgery, but lumbar fusion is not appropriate for everyone. Many people suffering from back pain can benefit from physical therapy. Physical therapy can strengthen the back and move the protruding disk away from the affected nerve. Pain management procedures may relieveContinue Reading »