A study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) found that patients with herniated lumbar disc symptoms were significantly worse off if the patients had symptoms for more than six months prior to treatment, compared to those who had symptoms for six months or less. Symptoms included pain, loss of function, loss of [...]
This post, excerpted from Spine-Health.com, was written by Frank Bodnar, DC, MS on December 18, 2017. Find the link below to the original article. Drinking water helps to keep your lower back healthy by removing waste and carrying nutrients to the area. But are you getting enough water on a daily basis? Clearing up confusion about [...]
https://youtu.be/hSPnwU_rsyQ Sheila McNaughton was the caregiver to her husband, John, after his Bonati Spine Procedures. So, after she suffered an accident and began experiencing severe pain in her neck, she knew exactly where to go to be treated and to be sure her pain was eliminated. Watch Sheila's story above and if you too [...]
Often, overweight or obese patients suffer from back pain, but do not realize how their excess weight contributes to back pain. Although this link has not been studied thoroughly, there is clear evidence that excess weight increases the risk for joint pain, back pain, and muscle strain. In addition, obese or severely overweight patients exhibit [...]
I had a fusion to solve my pain problems, so why am I still in pain? The simplest answer is that the fusion likely did not treat the issue and now in addition to the original source of pain, you are dealing with failed back surgery syndrome. What is failed back surgery syndrome? Failed back [...]
Sciatica is not a condition in itself, but it is a common symptom of many different spinal conditions. The sciatic nerve extends from the lower spine through the buttock and all the way down to the foot. When this nerve becomes pinched by inflammation or other spinal conditions, you’ll feel pain radiating all along the [...]
Ed was suffering from lower back pain that was stopping him from enjoying activities with his family. He consulted with other physicians who told him there was nothing that could be done for him. One day he heard about a Bonati Spine Institute seminar and it was here he found the solution to his pain. [...]
This study was published in SPINE, Volume 42 - Issue 9 on May 1st, 2017. In 2012, a study from Utah State University, in collaboration with the Workers Compensation Fund of Utah (WCFU), evaluated several biological, social, and, psychological outcomes among 245 injured workers undergoing lumbar fusion. Evaluated factors included: quality of life, patient satisfaction, and [...]
The risk of hurting your back is higher in the morning than in the afternoon, a study shows. A team from The George Institute for Global Health and the University of Sydney analyzed 1,000 patients who had an episode of acute back pain. "Most people report that back pain starts in the morning between 8am [...]
This article is excerpted from spine-health.com's article by Steven S. Hughes, MD originally posted on October 18, 2017. Whether you have lower back that is piercing and intermittent or achy and constant, you are likely wondering if your symptoms are a cause for concern. Each case of back pain is unique, but the information below can [...]
