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Can Being Overweight Cause Your Back Pain?

Milwaukee Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and Herniated Disc Doctor writes: The answer is ... maybe. But the reason may not be as obvious as it seems. In nearly everyone who is overweight, losing body weight helps relieve back pain. This... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2013 at "StandUpRight News" by Dr. Donaldson

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How Does Stress Affect Back Pain

Milwaukee Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and Herniated Disc Doctor writes: Over the thirty years that I have been practicing chiropractic I have seen some pretty amazing stories of healing and recovery. But the ones that don't recover as fast or... Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2012 at "StandUpRight News" by Dr. Donaldson

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Enjoy A Pain-Free Summer Vacation!

Milwaukee Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and Herniated Disc Doctor writes: Summertime. Seems like everybody is going on vacation.... somewhere. It should be fun. Well, it should be. But it's sometimes one of the most stressful times of the year. Along... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2012 at "StandUpRight News" by Dr. Donaldson

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Do You Need a Back Brace?

There are certain circumstances when wearing a rigid belt is not only helpful but important. When the trunk musculature has been weakened to the point that it is unable to support the weight of the upper body, even normal motion can be damaging to the healing tissue. Immobilizing the spine becomes necessary until the muscles can regain enough strength and coordination to resume their normal role. We sometimes recommend the use of a rigid lumbar brace during the recovery period for people with herniated discs, degenerative discs or spinal stenosis in their lower spine. Continue reading

Posted Dec 1, 2011 at "StandUpRight News" by Dr. Donaldson

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Stressed Out? Take a Deep Breath and Stop Rushing Through Life

Milwaukee Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and Herniated Disc Doctor writes: Living too fast? Try this with a friend. Get a watch with a second hand. Have your friend time you. Close your eyes. Open them in exactly sixty seconds. How... Continue reading

Posted Jun 30, 2011 at "StandUpRight News" by Dr. Donaldson

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You'll Love Our No-Appointment-Needed Office

Milwaukee Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and Herniated Disc Doctor writes: When was the last time you arrived for a doctor appointment and were able to see the doctor at your scheduled time? From what we hear, it doesn't happen very... Continue reading

Posted Jun 23, 2011 at "StandUpRight News" by Dr. Donaldson

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Affordable Care That Fits Your Budget

Milwaukee Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and Herniated Disc Doctor writes: Next to "Will it work?" it seems like the biggest concern of people starting care at our office is "What will it cost and how can I afford it"? That... Continue reading

Posted Jun 16, 2011 at "StandUpRight News" by Dr. Donaldson

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Is It Better To Rest Or To Exercise For Herniated Disc Pain?

Milwaukee Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and Herniated Disc Doctor writes: We hear this question a lot? Especially when people first come in. Some think that they are having a problem because they didn't exercise enough and want to start working-out... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2011 at "StandUpRight News" by Dr. Donaldson

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Will Your Back Pain Be Healed by Taking Anti-Inflammatories?

Milwaukee Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and Herniated Disc Doctor writes: So your back starts to hurt. First thing you might do is take some ibuprofen or aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drug. The television commercials make it seem like the thing... Continue reading

Posted Oct 31, 2010 at "StandUpRight News" by Dr. Donaldson

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Aug 7, 2010

Will Non-Surgical Disc Decompression Help Heal My Disc Herniation?

Milwaukee Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and Herniated Disc Doctor writes: Sometimes back pain seems like it goes on forever. It can be pretty scary wondering about your future. "What if I continue to get worse? What if my sciatic leg... Continue reading

Posted Jul 28, 2010 at "StandUpRight News" by Dr. Donaldson

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Jul 23, 2010

Healing After a Herniated Disc Takes More Than Just a Core Exercise Program

Milwaukee Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and Sciatica Doctor writes: Finally. A day without leg pain! So you've overcome that nasty sciatica. No more shooting pain into your leg whenever you hit a bump while driving your car. No more having... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2009 at "StandUpRight News" by Dr. Donaldson

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Oct 1, 2009

Thanks for your comment. If you have not received the outcome you expect you might want to discuss your concern with the doctor. You should expect either a sensible explanation of the reason why your expectation does not match the reality or you should receive some help in finding a sensible explanation, maybe a referral for more testing or further care. Because of the cost involved, it is not commmon to repeat an MRI following a successful treatment, even though it would be helpful for determining when the job is complete. It may, however, be justified in case of an unexpected treatment failure. But again the barrier is the cost. I have written about treatment outcome and expectations here. http://drdonaldson.typepad.com/standupright_for_spinal_h/2009/03/will-nonsurgical-spinal-disc-decompression-help-me.html Maybe that will answer some questions.

Commented Mar 6, 2009 on What Is the Theory Behind Non-Surgical Disc Decompression? How Does It Work? at "StandUpRight News" by Dr. Donaldson

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