Surf the web, turn on your television, or flip through any magazine and you’re sure to come across some product proclaiming some miracle cure for back pain.
The reality is that many of the common treatments for back pain are questionable at best. This year alone it is predicted that Americans will spend over $90 billion trying to find some back pain relief. And, sadly, many of them will be disappointed.
In a nicely done article published in the New York Times, Leslie Berger makes this statement:
“With such uncertainties, it is little wonder that many doctors have fallen back to more traditional approaches to easing the pain, like exercise or counseling.”
Well said, Leslie. Read the article.
Like I’ve been preaching for years, for the majority of back pain sufferers, the best form of treatment is to get up off your butt and begin addressing the specific muscular issues like strength and flexibility - in other words GET MOVING.
My approach is echoed by James N. Weinstein, MD, Editor of Spine Journal in the same article by the way.
So if you’re looking for a no nonsense approach to getting some relief for back pain, sciatica, or herniated disc problems, check out my program. End Your Back Pain Now.
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Malton A. Schexneider, PT, MMSc
The Back Pain Expert
2 comments ↓
Thank you for sending your video’s on exercising to reduce back pain. I basically wanted them for my husband as he was or is in great pain. I sent him the videos as he works away from home. I just hope that he tries them. He has had back problems since he was a teenager.He was also told that he wouldn’t be able to walk by the time he was 35 yrs, well he’s 53 yrs and still walking. He opted out on having back surgery years ago because of the odds. That was over 35 yrs ago before we met and married. I think that I will try the exercises as well. This is the best site ever.
Thanks again.
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