by Doctor Nathan | May 28, 2021 | Back Pain
What Do I Do If My Lower Back Is Seized Up In The Morning?5/28/20210 Comments 1. Take 10 deep breaths if possible2. Find a couple movements that feel good. Find a direction of movement that feels okay.3. If cleared by your doctor, NSAIDs can help. (tylenol) (this is...
by Doctor Nathan | May 26, 2021 | Back Pain
Does it hurt? Then no, you shouldn’t squat in the MANNER in which you’re doing it. You should still try to change a few things up though… 1. Decrease the weight2. Change your stance width3. Change from low bar to high bar or vice versa.4. Try front...
by Doctor Nathan | May 24, 2021 | Back Pain
Whether or not someone needs to change their mattress is one of the most common questions I get. The short answer is, probably not (although it’s possible). I’m going to share a few things that you should be addressing before you decide to go buy a $2,000...
by Doctor Nathan | May 20, 2021 | Back Pain
What is the best treatment for degenerative disc disease? Movement. Now, DDD is actually really common and it’s just a normal part of aging. The imaging findings that lead to this diagnosis of DDD is going to be highly prevalent in populations 50 and older. It...
by Doctor Nathan | May 14, 2021 | Back Pain, Uncategorized
Short answer: For some yes, for some no. As with most medication, it depends on you. This is a conversation to have with your doctor, especially if you’re having negative side effects. Side effects of gabapentin can include fatigue, brain-fog, and balance...
by Doctor Nathan | May 11, 2021 | Back Pain, Uncategorized
Step 1: Improve your activity levels. It’s important to find movement that you enjoy, and, that doesn’t flare symptoms up too much. Degenerative discs can be symptomatic or asymptomatic, and the treatment is the same, find movement that works.-Step 2:...
