Patient Question of the Week: 10 Tips for Flying and Low Back Pain

Hi, Dr. Ron. My wife and I are taking a trip. Will the long flight make my back pain flare up? What can I do to feel good while cramped in an economy seat?  Great question. Air travel today is not comfortable. Seats are cramped, space to move is tight. Even the healthiest person can end... Read More

Back Pain Conference in the Windy City

We have just returned from Chicago. What a seminar! I took my core team to an international 4-day intensive seminar that brought together like-minded health professionals. It was fantastic to spend days with other back pain experts. Speakers were amazing. The insights and exposure to cutting-edge new developments in pain treatment and care were invaluable.... Read More

Low Back Pain and Pills: Risks Outweigh the Benefits

The risks associated with taking narcotic pain medications seem to outweigh the benefits. Alternative pain management options are available. Back Clinics of Canada in particular offers a multi-pronged approach to care for painful back conditions like bulging/herniated discs, sciatica, spinal arthritis, spinal stenosis and facet syndrome. What makes this care different is that it is designed to target and promote healing of the root cause of patients’ pain. It’s called the High Performance Healing SystemTM.... Read More

Summer Road Trips and Back Pain

More than 80 percent of adults will probably take at least one summer road trip this year*. Long drives are not good for the back. If you suffer with any kind of back or neck pain, such as bulging or herniated disc, spinal arthritis or sciatica, you may find your pain aggravated by long stretches on the road. These simple reminders can help to minimize back and neck pain while enjoying your road trip.... Read More

Preventing Back Injuries While Playing Golf

With over 5.7 million golfers in Canada*, golf has become the most popular recreational sport in Canada. This is due to an increase in baby boomers retiring and the increase in golf courses in the country. With summer just beginning, even the most casual golfers are beginning to take advantage of the weather. Many golfers,... Read More

Supplements Can Support Healing of Back Pain

Dr. Nusbaum formulated Disc Renewal PlusTM to the highest specifications, in consultation with some of the world’s leading neutraceutical authorities. They are a pharmaceutical grade and in high doses. ... Read More

Acute Low Back Pain Versus Chronic Low Back Pain

At Back Clinics of Canada we get asked so many great questions. We’re going to share them with you, highlighting one question a week. This week, a patient asked: What is the difference between acute low back pain and chronic low back pain?... Read More