by Andy Cook | Dec 15, 2023 | Hip Pain, Lifestyle and Habits, Low Back Pain
Why is my low back pain always near the hip? Picture this – you’re out in the woods, on a trail, soaking up the joy you feel when you’re outside. Suddenly you feel a twinge in your low back, near your hip, and you suddenly start to see dark clouds on the...
by Andy Cook | Nov 24, 2023 | Low Back Pain
Why Won’t This Frustrating Low Back Pain Go Away?! We just had a patient come in the other day, telling Dr. Brandon, “I was laying on my back, not wanting to move, wondering why this back pain won’t go away. It’s really frustrating!” There are a lot of reasons...
by Andy Cook | Nov 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
When was the last time you got lost in thought, staring at tall grass blowing in the wind? Do you remember the smells from the last time you were near pine trees? Are you fortunate enough to have maple trees that you can tap in the spring for syrup? Before we dive...
by Andy Cook | Oct 27, 2023 | Lifestyle and Habits, Low Back Pain
Sciatic pain can be a daunting challenge, filled with confusion and fear. These days, navigating all that information online can amplify these concerns. According to David, “I had never experienced a lower back injury like this before so I was pretty freaked out about...
by Andy Cook | Oct 8, 2023 | Lifestyle and Habits
How often are you told by a wellness professional that you need to give yourself time to take care of yourself? Now, think about how much time you actually spend taking care of yourself. Not very often, right? Our lives are incredibly busy, a fact that is strongly...
by Andy Cook | Sep 30, 2023 | Low Back Pain
Back pain can be a relentless obstacle, affecting your daily life and robbing you of the joys of daily movement and activity. But fear not – there are ways to take matters into your own hands and find relief. In this short article, we’ll explore effective...
by Andy Cook | Sep 24, 2023 | Low Back Pain
Embracing an active lifestyle is essential as you enter your 50s and beyond. However, lumbar disc lesions (LDL) can be a roadblock for those who cherish outdoor adventures, gardening, hiking, and yoga. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into lumbar disc...
by blangerude | Feb 23, 2022 | Hip Pain
Introduction The iliopsoas tendon is a common source of hip pain in athletes who participate in resistance training, dance, jumping, rowing, track, and field, running, soccer, gymnastics, and hurdling. The muscle originates on the lumbar spine and inside of the pelvic...
by blangerude | Feb 16, 2022 | Low Back Pain
Introduction Low back pain can be defined in many different ways. The European Guidelines for prevention of low back pain define it as “pain and discomfort, localized below the costal margin (ribs) and above the inferior gluteal folds (lower butt check), with or...
