Archive for the ‘Lumbar Spinal Stenosis’ Category

Good thing I don’t feel as bad as my pictures look

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Part III of a series on lumbar stenosis It sounds kind of simple, but successful treatment of back problems depends on an accurate diagnosis of the problem. Establishing an accurate diagnosis requires careful consideration of the history, physical examination, and studies like x-rays, MRI, CT, and other diagnostic studies and ...

The Shopping Cart Sign

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Some people love shopping carts.  Not because they love shopping, but because holding the cart allows them to bend over at the waist a little bit, a position that is called lumbar flexion.  If they stand straight up, they quickly develop pain in the buttocks and the back of the ...