by Dr. Ward Wagner | Sep 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
A while back, a operating room technician from the local hospital emailed me his injury history and complaints, asking what I thought could be wrong. His doctor and diagnosed him with muscle tear and/or muscle spasm and sent him for physical therapy, yet, 4 months...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Sep 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
I cringe a little every time I hear a patient tell me that they have a slipped disc because the reality is that discs don’t slip. They may herniate, tear, prolapse, bulge or sequester,.. but slip? Never. Sometimes doctors will use more simple terms to attempt...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Jan 27, 2015 | Back Pain
What is Facet Syndrome? The facet joints (or zygapophyseal joints) are spine stabilizers that aid in controlling movement. They are located at the back of the spine. There are two facet joints at every level of the spine, one on either side. They assist in limiting...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Oct 24, 2014 | Back Pain
Here are signs that it may be a lumbar disc problem: Leg Pain (sciatica) with or without lower back pain Lower Back pain and/or pain in the buttocks After sitting a while, difficult to stand up straight for a few steps Tender/stiffness when attempting to bend backward...
by Dr. Ward Wagner | Sep 12, 2014 | Back Pain
If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from lower back or neck pain, you know how debilitating it can be. Burning, shooting nerve pains and muscle in constant spasm make even the simplest movement an ordeal. Often, just finding a comfortable position...
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