Sciatica, herniated disc, & back pain relief strategies from sciatica, herniated disc, & back pain relief expert Malton A. Schexneider, PT, MMSc

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: Continue reading →

For the traveler, dealing with sciatica and back pain can be especially bothersome. Getting out of your sciatica and back pain exercise routine, added stress, and excessive demands on your back from sitting and maneuvering your luggage can play havoc on a healing back. Continue reading →

Sciatica and back pain is a problem most women will experience at some point in their pregnancy. From diffuse back pain, to sacroiliac joint dysfunction, to the lightening bolts of sciatica; the pain can be intense and debilitating, making the pregnancy experience a real “drag”.

Here are 3 simple exercises I will often show expectant mothers: Continue reading →

One of the first questions asked by patients suffering with back pain is “what type of mattress do you recommend?”

Because most people spend between a third and half of their lives in bed, it’s important to ensure that the time spent there is as comfortable as possible. Continue reading →

Here’s a question about sciatica pain I recently received from the Ask The Back Pain Expert survey.

Hi Malton, I suddenly developed severe sciatic pain on Tuesday morning – normally, I am fit and healthy, run about 10km a couple of times a week, and go to the gym regularly – my exercise routine is at least 4 times a week. I watched a few of the free videos you sent me, along with some of those on your website, performed the exercises that were recommended for sciatic pain, and felt relief. I am doing these exercises for the last few days, and the pain is getting much, much better. My only question is, Continue reading →

Question:
Malton: My spine has a tilt to the left, yet the xrays don’t show anything significant. I believe it is posture and flexibility related. I do have pain sometimes, but not severe. My pain is pretty much muscle spasms of varying severity. Over the years, I have had good success in managing my back pain through the teachings of Dr. Sarno. I truly can see an increase and decrease in back pain right along the stress and anger levels of my life. My question is: How do I fix this misalignment that has my hips and shoulders our of whack? Stretching? If so which ones? Exercise? Again which ones? Thanks! Dan

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Back pain is a condition that people will do just about anything to get rid of. The healing benefits of all sorts of “snake oil” remedies have been marketed to the public for years and the public has responded by spending billions of dollars.

Now in my 26 years of clinical practice treating patients with back pain, I’ve heard some pretty outrageous claims Continue reading →

Back pain relief is accomplished through the reduction of inflammation and the restoration of function.

But, as we age, the healing process takes longer than when we were younger.

You’ve probably experienced this, right? Continue reading →

Back pain will affect 4 out of 5 people at some point in their life. The vast majority of these back pain episodes resolve quickly and never require medical intervention - even the “dreaded” sciatica and herniated disc.

In this video, I describe for you the most relevant back pain information you need to know to cope with an aching back. Continue reading →