It is often said that 80% of the population will experience back pain one or more times in their lives. Treatment costs are in the $billions worldwide and treatment for these conditions vary from conservative (chiropractic) to radical (surgical). Outcomes from treatment vary widely based on both procedure and skill of the physician as well as patient compliance, correct diagnosis and correct treatment, overall health condition of the patient, and complications which inevitably arise during the course of treatment.
Perhaps the best cure for back pain is prevention, but even that doesn't always work because of genetic predisposing factors, environmental and occupational exposures, lack of proper diet and exercise, and more.
So let's talk about it.
SPLOG will discuss etiology of spine pain, historical perspectives, current treatments, research, nutrition, exercise, pain syndromes, CAM and allopathic approaches, the impact of other body systems on the musculoskeletal system and how spinal health may cause other health issues.
If you have an idea for a topic - whether its the latest in medical treatments and devices or wanting to explore old wives' tales - let's talk about it. But take note...this is not a blog to diagnose your ailments or provide you any suggestions for treatment, rather, its an opportunity to explore the myriad of options available and the latest news and research that may have an impact on....your aching back and other matters of health.
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