Causes of antalgic list or lean Antalgic list or lean is often associated with lower back pain, although it can also be associated with middle or upper back pain and even with neck pain, causing an overall antalgic posture.  The most common cause of this condition is due to a muscle spasm and may disappear […]

Growing Up with Scoliosis What is it like living with scoliosis, especially having to grow up with it at a time when appearance is important in high school.  Scoliosis often leads to patients being even more self-conscious that a typical high school student.  A second problem is the pain that is often associated with the condition [...]

Guide to Scoliosis Why are you interested in scoliosis treatment? Have you or someone in your family recently been diagnosed with scoliosis? Or perhaps you suspect somebody that you know has the condition? We have created a guide to explain the background to scoliosis and an overview of treatment options, surgical versus non-surgical, with examples [...]

Vertetrac Spinal Decompression Device View an animated video of the ambulatory Vertetrac spinal decompression device in 3-dimensions for lower back pain, caused by sciatica, disc herniation, bulging discs, lumbago, spinal stenosis, etc. Rapid Return to Work & Active Lifestyle The Vertetrac mobile spinal traction device typically affords a rapid rehabilitation and significant pain relief, usually within [...]

Back strengthening exercises and core stability exercises – why are they so important? There have been many times I have wished my lower back was stronger!  If only I had listened to the Physios and done those twice daily back strengthening exercises!  If you’re taking the time to read this article, I imagine you are […]

Pain Relief Products Why should you suffer from pain if you don’t have to?  Life is too short!  It’s heartbreaking when you hear of people committing suicide because they can’t live with the pain that has been plaguing them for years, before they have tried all options.  Surgery isn’t always the answer – indeed, in […]