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Why would I Pay for a Consult if I have National Health Care?
Why would I Pay for a Consult if I have National Health Care? National Health Care is a wonderful thing. If you require emergency care, or have a chronic disease or cancer, you will be looked after in a timely, advanced and professional way. If you have a none urgent condition such as back pain, […]
How Much is Your Time Worth?
We’ve all heard it said. “Time is money”. What does it really mean? Does it mean to do everything quickly because you’re losing money every time you slow down? Think about it. What a horrible way to live. You feel pressure every day to make every minute “worth it”. I’m as guilty as the next […]
Diet and Back Pain
We often do not make the connection of diet and back pain. But, like in all things, subtle changes can make a difference. I have blogged several times about the effects of weight and back pain, but this blog will be oriented to the type of food, not excessive food. In general, back pain can be […]
Am I a Good Patient?
You could ask a hundred different offices what a “good patient” is to them and you would probably get a hundred different answers. Every practice has its own personality and personnel. What is important to each office will make or break an appointment. Let’s talk… There are certain things that will make your life easier […]
Walking is the Best Exercise
Many of our patients want to know the best exercise for their spine problems. Some bring me reams of information about the latest exercise trends. To all of them, I say JUST WALK! If you are already in great shape, good for you! But the rest of us need a simple way to get […]
If I have a Disc Herniation, do I Need Surgery?
Many people are diagnosed with disc herniation throughout their lives. This can happen in any portion of the spine and is most often an acute event. Let’s talk….. A disc herniation is when the tough outer covering around one or more of the discs in the spine is interrupted and a piece of disc material […]
