Low back pain, leg pain and hip pain no longer rules George’s life. Thanks to the DRS Protocol™!

George started having intense low back pain, leg pain and hip pain over a year ago.  It happened when he tried to start his lawn mower.  At times, his pain was bad enough pain (5/10) that he was devouring Ibuprofen.  The pain was ruling his life.  He couldn’t sleep.  He had trouble standing, walking and [...]

What is a Pinched Nerve?

When patients come to the Busch Chiropractic Pain Center, Fort Wayne IN, because they have symptoms such as burning, numbness, tingling, and pain in the back or neck, they often say they have a pinched nerve.  They may have been seen by other doctors, and many times the explanation is simply that they have a [...]

Help in Avoiding Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome is a name for continued chronic, complicated problems and pain after you have had back or neck surgery.  Failed Back Surgery Syndrome can be caused by the surgery itself, and it can even cause entirely new problems for the patient.  The only way to avoid having a FBSS is by avoiding [...]

Complications after spine surgery for degenerative disc disease, stenosis, and herniated discs

In the past two decades, spinal surgeries have significantly increased due to multiple factors.  Many medical experts acknowledge complications from the surgeries can reduce the success of these surgeries in both the short and long term, and seriously affect the quality of life for the patient. The authors used database information from 2005 to 2008 of [...]

Steve had Degenerative Disc Disease and was afraid of Lumbar Fusion Surgery

Steve was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), and the solution was to have surgery – a lumbar fusion. He was a middle-aged, active guy and way too young to be off work. Yet he was because he was almost disabled with severe low back and leg pain and numbness.  He hadn’t been working for over two weeks. [...]

Chiropractic Care May Reduce Anxiety!

The above headline appeared on the October 1, 2004, “Newswise”, and the October 6, 2004 “News-Medical.net”. These news stories stemmed from a published report appearing in the September 20, 2004 issue of the peer-reviewed periodical, “Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research” Anxiety(JVSR). The report was a case study of a 19-year old female diagnosed with General [...]

Patient is pain free after suffering for years with back pain!

Hall of Famers Metallica Swear by Chiropractic

What do rock stars and Olympic athletes have in common? No, this isn’t the lead up to a punchline. Both share a need or desire for chiropractic care to enhance their demanding performances. Having been a team doctor for six Olympic competitions, my latest “gig” with Metallica has shown me that intense activity, endurance and [...]

What is Degenerative Disc Disease?

By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr, MD Degenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of low back pain, and also one of the most misunderstood. Many patients diagnosed with low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease are left wondering exactly what this diagnosis means for them. Common questions that are often on [...]

Have a Splitting Headache? Chiropractic Care Can Help!

by The American Chiropractic Association If you have a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea. What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and [...]