When people come to see me for chronic back pain, they often expect the conversation to be about diagnoses. They think we’re going to talk about disc herniations, degenerative discs, tight muscles, or posture problems. But after working with many people dealing with long-term back pain, I’ve noticed something surprising. The biggest reason people stayContinue reading “The #1 Reason Why You Can’t Shake Your Back Pain”
Author Archives: Cameron Puls
Why Stretching Hip Flexors for Anterior Pelvic Tilt Makes It Worse
If you’ve been told to stretch your hip flexors and strengthen your glutes to fix anterior pelvic tilt, I completely understand why you’d try it. I used to prescribe that exact strategy. It sounds logical. If the front of the hips feel tight and the low back aches, stretching must be the answer. If theContinue reading “Why Stretching Hip Flexors for Anterior Pelvic Tilt Makes It Worse”
Why Everyone Is Confused About Back Pain
If you’ve ever gone to your doctor for back pain and walked out more confused than when you walked in, you’re not alone. I hear this story constantly. Patients tell me they’ve seen their primary care doctor, maybe a specialist, maybe even a pain clinic – and yet they still don’t know what to doContinue reading “Why Everyone Is Confused About Back Pain”