Today’s technology allows us to connect to people and things all around the world. But it can also help us physically. Simple technology such as a pedometer can get us moving every day and help us know how much more…

Tulsa Spine and Rehab offers many different services performed by several specialty physician and physical therapists. They ‘re not into a cookie cutter “one size fits all” healing mentality. A typical physician may exam you, check range of motion and…

According to a recent article, Americans are facing rapidly rising costs for healthcare and spending more money than ever due to back-related pain. Last year, $82 Billion was spent on treating low back pain and around 84% of people will…

Quite a few folks are actually surprised to learn that pregnant women are patients here at Tulsa Spine and Rehab. In fact, many healthy, active women become pregnant and come to realize that there is a multitude of beneficial treatment…

I am a big fan of establishing mobility first and I frequently talk to patients about the importance of re-establishing motion through the use of adjustments and manipulation of joints and soft tissues. After furthering my training, and after much…

Low back pain is one of the topmost reasons people visit their physicians and chiropractors, and studies have shown there are roughly four or five common predictors of low back pain. In order to diagnose the actual pain triggers, we…

Sometimes the best technology and the latest science is necessary to cure what ails us. Other times, the answer can be as simple as a foam roller. Almost anyone that goes to the gym, physical therapist, physical trainer, or chiropractor…

Unfortunately, everyone is going to develop a form of neck pain at some point in their lives. It could be one of two kinds of pain: situational/environmental neck pain or chronic neck pain. In order to get a proper understanding…

MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is a noninvasive test similar to CT scans and X-rays. A powerful magnetic field is used to make detailed internal pictures of the body, including soft tissue. (Soft tissue is made up of ligament, tendon, and muscle.) These pictures are then used to help diagnose medical conditions. Typically, physicians may recommend MRI after performing an exam and/or based on the patient’s complaints. Continue reading →

I woke up with low back pain this morning. I’m not sure what happened, because I haven’t done anything that I can think of. What do you think the cause might be? Neck and low back pain are two of…