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Did you know that over 500,000 Americans undergo back surgery every year? Although the procedure comes with low risks, it is an invasive procedure. It’s important to know that back surgery complications, unfortunately, exist. Unless your surgery is an emergency, you should have time to contemplate the complications of back surgery and come to an overall, educated decision on [...]
Back pain is on the rise in America, with significantly more people claiming back-related aches and pains in recent years than just a few decades prior. But for most sufferers, the source of the pain is hard to pinpoint. It turns out that much of the discomfort can be traced to bad posture and the consequences of [...]
If you’re one of the 27 million Americans affected by osteoarthritis, you know just how painful this disease can be. This condition involves the cartilage in your joint wearing away. Without the cushioning benefits of the cartilage, bone begins to grind against bone – causing the pain you feel. Sometimes bone spurs can also develop, further complicating the problem. [...]
Chronic neck and back pain are significant health problems in modern society. Treatment options vary from the extreme — such as surgery and spinal fusion — to non-invasive options like traction and spinal decompression. Many pain sufferers are rejecting surgery as the first course of action and considering less invasive approaches instead. Unfortunately, the [...]
Dr. Busch and his team at Busch Chiropractic are pleased to have been voted best chiropractor in Fort Wayne for another year in the Reader’s Choice awards. A sincere thank you to our patients and the community for voting us number one! About Busch Chiropractic Busch Chiropractic Pain Center founded by Dr. Richard Busch III began [...]
Neuropathy is a condition that affects up to 2% of the American population, that’s approximately 20 million people! Despite these numbers, the condition remains relatively unknown to many. Neuropathy is characterized by numbness and pain in the hands and feet, but it can affect almost any region of the body and can affect almost anyone, at any [...]
Back pain is one of the top reasons golfers stop playing. But, you don’t have to let back pain keep you from hitting the links. Dr. Busch of the Busch Chiropractic Center in Fort Wayne visits WANE-TV’s the Medical Minute to discuss how to prevent and decrease back pain and how he may even be [...]
If you or someone you love is suffering from back pain due to sciatica, you know how painful it can be. Dr. Busch of the Busch Chiropractic Pain Center in Fort Wayne visits WANE-TV’s Medical Minute to discuss sciatica. He answers the question “What is Sciatica?” and discusses nonsurgical sciatica treatment using the DRS Protocol®. [...]
There’s always a risk anytime surgery is involved. However, for older relatively healthy senior patients (60 years and older) these risks can include cognitive impairment after undergoing anesthesia. Studies show a 35%- 50% increase in permanent brain changes and dementia in seniors after general anesthesia. Cognitive impairment can be mild to moderate after surgery [...]
Symptomatic knee osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis characterized by inflammation of the knee. In the United States, knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of medical costs and disability. A typical treatment prescribed for this condition is steroid knee injections. But do these injections really work? Or do they hurt the patient more [...]
The holidays are a busy time of year for any family. Between running back and forth to the mall for gifts, preparing the house for holiday visitors, and cooking a delicious turkey meal, there is simply no time to waste. This time of year is an especially difficult one to be dealing with chronic pain. [...]
With statistics showing that at least 36% of people suffer from obesity, most of us could stand to lose a few pounds. And while dieting and exercise aren’t always fun, your weight impacts more than just your overall health. That lingering back pain you’re feeling? It could be from more than just forgetting to stretch. [...]
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