If you have back pain, you’re probably looking for an effective, safe and natural pain treatment that can relieve your symptoms quickly--and prevent them from returning. You’d probably also prefer a treatment methodology that provides relief over the long term and helps restore your spine and range of motion to a normal and healthy state.
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8 Questions to Ask a Functional Disc Rehydration Physician
Posted by Dr. Jeff Winternheimer D.C. on Mon, Jun 09, 2014 @ 10:16 AM
Topics: functional disc physician, functional disc decompression, functional disc treatment, back pain relief, Illinois Back Institute, Functional Disc Rehydration, Back Pain, natural treatment options for back pain
Avoid Surgery: 7 Natural Treatment Options for Bulging Discs
Posted by Dr. Jeff Winternheimer D.C. on Tue, Dec 31, 2013 @ 10:30 AM
Avoiding surgery for bulging discs is actually quite simple these days, with many natural, non-invasive treatment options available to the patient. Surgery is irreversible, risky and expensive, requiring significant recovery time after a hospital stay. Surgery is often a disappointing experience for patients, since pain may not be helped, may return and worsen or may occur in other, weakened areas of the spine.
Topics: Functional Disc Rehydration, Bulging Discs, herbal remedies, exercise, physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, Natural Treatments
Does Bulging Disc Rehydration Hurt?
Posted by Dr. Jeff Winternheimer D.C. on Tue, Dec 24, 2013 @ 10:30 AM
The key advantages of disc rehydration are its complete safety and intensely therapeutic nature. You’ll feel your usual level of back pain as you progress through physical therapy and, depending on your individual condition, you may begin to feel relief almost immediately. Many patients report feeling a noticeable reduction in their level of pain after just one Functional Disc Rehydration™ treatment.
Topics: Functional Disc Rehydration, Bulging Discs, Natural Treatments
How to Deal with Depression After Your Back Surgery Didn't Work
Posted by Dr. Jeff Winternheimer D.C. on Tue, Dec 10, 2013 @ 10:30 AM
Topics: Functional Disc Rehydration, Back Pain, back surgery, depression and back pain
Healing Sciatica Naturally Is Possible with Functional Disc Rehydration
Posted by Dr. Jeff Winternheimer D.C. on Mon, Dec 09, 2013 @ 10:40 AM
Topics: sciatica, Functional Disc Rehydration, Natural Treatment
Spinal Rehydration vs. Surgery: 8 Differences You Need to Know
Posted by Dr. Jeff Winternheimer D.C. on Wed, Dec 04, 2013 @ 08:55 AM
Sage advice for back pain sufferers: Be certain that you’ve tried every alternative, including spinal rehydration, before even thinking about back surgery to cure common causes of back pain. Surgery and anesthesia, by their very nature, carry significant risk and expense. Back surgery, in particular, has a less-than-admirable success rate. It just doesn’t make good sense to ignore safe and proven, natural treatments and therapies in favor of a drastic, invasive and irreversible surgical treatment.
Topics: spinal rehydration, Functional Disc Rehydration, Back Pain, back surgery, Natural Treatment
Is Surgery Necessary for Cervical and Lumbar Stenosis?
Posted by Dr. Jeff Winternheimer D.C. on Tue, Nov 26, 2013 @ 10:30 AM
Spinal surgery for stenosis is typically an elective procedure. Surgeons may recommend an invasive procedure if you have severe pain in your leg(s) and/or experience numbness and your life is drastically effected by symptoms. If you haven’t been able to move about well for a long period of time, spinal surgery may be suggested—but it is important to be aware that symptoms can return after surgery. In addition, nerve impairment symptoms, like numbness or awkwardness when walking, may not improve or may return after surgery. It’s crucial to get a second opinion from a back specialist prior to having non-emergency surgery.
Topics: spinal stenosis, spinal stenosis, Functional Disc Rehydration, Back Pain, spinal surgery, stenosis, lumbar, cervical
Why You Might Have Sudden Onset Debilitating Lower Back Pain
Posted by Dr. Jeff Winternheimer D.C. on Mon, Nov 25, 2013 @ 10:30 AM
Often, the most debilitating lower back pain, for both men and women, is the type that comes on suddenly, leaving you in significant pain with limited mobility. The severity of the pain and the suddenness can be alarming—but it’s very common. In the vast majority of cases, this back pain is not related to a serious disease or severe back problem, but could be due to something simple like muscle spasm or another musculoskeletal cause. When the exact origin of back pain isn’t clear, it’s referred to as nonspecific low back pain. This “mechanical” back pain is generally eased by lying down flat and made worse when you move your back, sneeze or cough.
Topics: Functional Disc Rehydration, lower back pain, Back Pain, bulging disc problem, slipped disc sciatica, sciatica pain, lower back problems
Does Lower Right Back Pain Mean There is a Serious Problem? Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Posted by Dr. Jeff Winternheimer D.C. on Wed, Nov 20, 2013 @ 10:42 AM
If you have lower right back pain that’s bothering you, it’s likely to be due to lumbar strain, bulging discs or sciatica, which are very common. It’s important to rule out more serious conditions, like those discussed in the first 2 sections below. If your situation is not an emergency, see your back specialist for effective and non-invasive natural treatment.
Topics: back pain relief, general back pain, Functional Disc Rehydration, lower back pain, Back Pain, Common Causes of Back Pain, Consultation
Do You Have Sciatica? 3 Common Symptoms
Posted by Dr. Jeff Winternheimer D.C. on Tue, Nov 19, 2013 @ 10:26 AM
Topics: sciatica, Functional Disc Rehydration, lower back pain, Common Causes of Back Pain, Common Causes of Sciatica