Back to the Future


© Michael Woo-Ming

Low back pain is a common ailment I see in the clinics that is difficult to pinpoint, with an extensive differential diagnosis that many physicians fail to find a cause. Back pain is big business with numerous chiropractic offices and occupational health clinics, and new back products come out every day. Millions of dollars are spent on MRIs and countless hours are spent filling out workers compensation forms. And often, the patient who ultimately suffers, finding no ease to their aching lumbar region. Although I don't profess to be an expert, here are some useful web sites to click. So sit up straight, adjust your posture, and press on . . . .

Low Back Pain — with a URL of www.lowbackpain.com, it's not difficult to figure out what this site is all about. Contains helpful back exercises and a FAQ.

Here's a good article on spinal manipulation. What is it? Read for yourself and see what this study concluded.

This web site contains web site reviews on back pain from experts in orthopedics, physiatry, and family medicine, among others. Brought to you by the Virtual Hospital.

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