Back & Neck Pain September 2012 Archive

Photo: Anne Asher It used to be that when someone had a "bad back", the doctor would prescribe bed rest.  We now know more.  We know that limited activity ... Read More

While we're on the topic of pain awareness - September is Pain Awareness Month - let's talk about preventing it.  After all, not having pain, especially when it involves pro-actively ... Read More

Photo: Barry Bland Photography All life involves at least some risk, but when it comes to neck injuries we have the capacity to minimize that risk.  The sad truth ... Read More

This month, which is Pain Awareness month, flagship pain management organizations are offering their simple ideas for easing pain day to day (as well as other relevant topics).  For example, ... Read More

The spine care industry currently doesn't have any real standards for interoperability in place. While clinical guidelines exist for doctors to follow (and many do), treatment choices are often based ... Read More

September is Pain Awareness month.  Organizations, as well as communities all around the country are sponsoring relevant promotional events and activities.  What needs to be promoted, you might ask? It's true ... Read More

Last month, I wrote about Diagnostic Imaging Tests as they have a reputation of being given unnecessarily to back patients. Insurance companies seem to think that films unnecessary because ... Read More