lower back pain
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Are Your Feet Affecting Your Back?
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The Surprising Connection Between Your Feet and Your Back When you think about back pain, you probably picture your spine, your muscles, or maybe your posture — but what about your feet? Your feet are the foundation of your entire body.If that foundation is unstable, imbalanced, or poorly supported, the effects can travel upwards, leading…
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The Best Sandals for Back Pain: Support, Comfort, and Style for Happier Steps
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Why Choosing the Right Sandals Matters for Back Pain When you’re managing back pain, it’s not just about mattresses and office chairs — it’s also about your footwear.Your feet are your foundation. If they aren’t properly supported, the ripple effect can travel up through your ankles, knees, hips, and all the way to your back.…
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Barefoot Shoes for Back Pain: Can They Help or Hurt? Expert Insight and Practical Advice
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As barefoot shoes gain popularity for their promise of natural movement and comfort, many wonder if they might be beneficial for back pain. It’s certainly something that patients have asked me about, so I thought we could take a closer look. If you’ve been curious about whether barefoot shoes could help or potentially worsen back…
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My Go-To Walking Shoes for Achy Backs (and Why They Work)
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When your back is aching, the right shoes can make all the difference. Whether you’re walking around the block or running errands, proper footwear helps reduce strain on your back and improve comfort. Here are my go-to walking shoes for achy backs, and why they work: 1. Brooks Addiction Walker 2 These shoes are specifically…
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Disc Bulges: When to Worry (and When Not To)
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Back pain can be scary—especially when an MRI shows a disc bulge or protrusion. The words alone can sound serious. But the truth? Most disc bulges are not dangerous, and many people have them without even knowing. In this blog, we’ll walk through: What Is a Disc Bulge? Your spine is made of vertebrae with…
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Degenerative Disc Disease: What It Looks Like on a Scan and What You Can Do About It
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“Degenerative Disc Disease.”The name alone sounds alarming. If you’ve seen it on your MRI or X-ray report, you’re not alone i see it regularly on my patients scans —and you’re definitely not doomed. In this blog, we’ll explain what degenerative disc disease actually is, how it shows up on scans, and—most importantly—what you can do…
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What Your Back MRI Really Means (And Why It Might Not Be as Bad as It Sounds)
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Introduction If you’ve recently had an MRI scan for your back, you might have found yourself staring at a long list of confusing terms—“disc bulge,” “degeneration,” “facet joint wear and tear”—and wondering if your spine is falling apart. Let me reassure you: most MRI findings sound scarier than they are. In this blog, we’ll break…
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The Worst Sleeping Positions for Back Pain – And How to Fix Them
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A restful night’s sleep can feel impossible when you have back pain, but what if your sleep position is part of the problem? Many people unknowingly sleep in ways that put unnecessary strain on their spine, leading to stiffness and discomfort in the morning. The good news? A few simple adjustments can make all the…
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Could My Bed or Mattress Be Causing/Impacting My Back Pain?
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Introduction Back pain is one of the most common complaints I hear in clinic, with many factors contributing to it, from lifestyle habits to posture. However, there’s one factor you might be overlooking: your bed or mattress. Could the place where you spend a third of your life be impacting your back health? I get…
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Can the Wrong Shoes Cause Back Pain?
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Introduction When it comes to managing back pain, many people focus on posture, exercise, or even their mattress. But did you know that the shoes you wear could be playing a significant role in your discomfort? It’s a conversation I often find myself having with patients in clinic. How Shoes Affect Your Back Our feet…
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