How to maximize the function of your back and minimize back pain

After a lot of recent office visits on back pain, I think it’s a good idea for me to post some information on how to avoid back pain…at any age. Three things you can do to optimize the function of your back, and not get back pain: 1. Maintain your ideal body weight.  The more […]

Back Pain in the Young Athlete

Why does my back hurt? Back pain in the young athlete is very common. It has been reported that up to 75% of adolescents will experience back pain by the time they reach 18 years of age.  As more youth sporting activities are performed year-round, there is a greater risk of sports-specific repetitive activities over-loading […]