Tom was skeptical. A 64-year-old former runner, he’d been told his hip cartilage was “worn out.” Bone-on-bone, they said. His orthopedist gave him two options: cortisone shots to buy time—or hip replacement surgery. But Tom wasn’t the type to accept that without...
Lisa used to bound up the stairs to her second-floor office two steps at a time. As a busy marketing executive, she was always in motion—rushing between meetings, traveling for client presentations, staying active with weekend hiking adventures. But for the past two...
If you’re a parent of a young athlete who complains of low back pain, you might be worried about what could be causing it. While there are many potential reasons for back pain in kids and teens, one common condition that often goes unnoticed is called isthmic...
Sarah used to love her 6 AM runs through the neighborhood. For five years, those peaceful morning miles were her sanctuary—her time to think, decompress, and start each day feeling accomplished. But six months ago, everything changed. She woke up to...
It was late afternoon when Michael bent down to tie his shoe. He felt a sharp twinge in his lower back—something he had grown used to over the years. The discomfort wasn’t always there, but it had a way of creeping up at the most inconvenient moments. He had tried...
Are you struggling with low back pain that seems to have a mind of its own? Do certain movements or positions make your pain better or worse? If so, you may be dealing with a specific type of low back pain that responds best to a tailored treatment approach. At our...
Janet had been living with hip pain for years. She didn’t complain about it. She didn’t broadcast it. She just quietly adjusted her life around it. Instead of morning hikes at Lithia Park, she started walking slower and shorter routes. Instead of gardening for hours,...
Have you ever heard the term “spondylolisthesis” and wondered what it means? If you’re dealing with low back pain, especially as you get older, it’s a condition you should know about. Spondylolisthesis happens when one of the bones in your...
Have you ever experienced a sharp, shooting pain down your leg that feels like an electric shock? Or maybe a dull, throbbing ache in your low back that just won’t go away? If so, you may be dealing with a condition called a lumbar disc lesion. At our...
John had tried everything—painkillers, stretching routines from YouTube, even a new ergonomic chair at work. Yet, his lower back pain remained a stubborn, unwelcome companion. When he finally walked into a chiropractic office, he admitted, “I thought I just had...
