Pain physicians treat the signal, surgeons treat the structure, and insurers evaluate the cost. Patients experience all three. The Elephant in the Room There is an old parable about several blind men ...
When the sacroiliac joints become inflamed or irritated, it can cause lower back pain and stiffness. This is known as sacroiliitis. In some cases, the pain may also radiate into the hips, buttocks, or ...
In my chiropractic practice, it is not unusual to meet a patient complaining of low back pain who has not responded to previous care. Very often, the focus of care for a lower back patient centers on ...