Do you know why they call it back surgery? Because you’ll keep coming back!
For many years, studies have shown the poor long-term outcomes of disc surgeries and spinal fusions. In fact, according to Dr. David Hanscom, Spinal Surgeon, it is about a 25% success rate for fusion…
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How your child’s heavy backpack can cause back pain
Is your child's backpack causing back pain? An overloaded or improperly fitted backpack could be hazardous to their spine. Here with the Medical Minute is Dr. Busch of Busch Chiropractic in Fort…
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How to Get Rid of Sciatica: A Guide to Causes and Treatment
If you are suffering from sciatica, you're not alone. Sciatica affects up to 40% of people at some point in their lives. If you're struggling with sciatic nerve pain, check out…
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How to Prevent Low Back Pain during Spring Activities
Spring means warm weather and an increase in outdoor activities. Walking, biking, gardening, golfing, tennis and other activities could mean pain for your back, especially after a long winter of…
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How Does My Weight Affect My Back Pain?
According to recent studies, over 35% of Americans are suffering from obesity. In many ways, obesity is a singular health issue that needs to be combatted directly. But being overweight can…
Posted in: Back Pain, Weight Loss, Low Back Pain, Weight Loss
How to Treat Whiplash from an Auto Accident
Whiplash is the most common injury in a car accident and affects over one million people in the U.S. each year. It occurs when your neck undergoes a rapid movement backward then forward. The sudden…
Far from Your Back: How a Chiropractor Can Help with Foot Numbness
There’s nothing worse than trying to stand up after sitting for an extended period of time to be met with the feeling of pins and needles. This sensation is typically temporary and due to…
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What Is a Soft Tissue Injury and How Can a Chiropractor Help?
In 2016, there were 349,050 soft tissue injuries in the workplace, most of them involving the back. Soft tissue injuries can occur just about anywhere, suddenly or over…
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Eat, Drink and Be Merry! 5 Tips to Prevent Lower Back Pain These Holidays
Over 80% of Americans have experienced or will struggle with back pain at some point in their lives. Unfortunately for some, this might be during the merriest time of the…
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How to Avoid Back Pain
A study from the University of North Carolina says that nearly 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. As we're heading into the holidays, Dr. Busch of Busch…
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