by Dr. Andrew Cohen | Feb 1, 2019 | Pain Management
Chances are 7/10 of your friends has back pain [1]. Extremely disabling low back pain with leg pain is usually caused by herniated inter-vertebral disk. A variety of treatment options are available and are grouped into 2 categories: surgical and conservative care.... by Dr. Andrew Cohen | Jan 29, 2019 | General Interest, Pain Management
The common pathway for individuals with low back or neck pain is to get an MRI, be referred for surgical referral, receive spinal injections and then surgery. This article reminds you that this pathway leaves out conservative, non surgical options that are cost... by Dr. Andrew Cohen | Dec 9, 2018 | Dr Cohen, General Interest, Pain Management
One of the attractions about living in the city is how active everyone is. Thousands of people swarm the streets of San Francisco for various reasons -whether it be for work or play. Countless events, marathons, walks, and races have been hosted here; some we have had... by Dr. Andrew Cohen | Apr 20, 2017 | Pain Management
For the second time in as many months, a prominent medical journal has endorsed spinal manipulation for the management of low back pain. (1) On April 11th 2017, JAMA published a systematic review of 26 randomized clinical trials to evaluate the safety and... by Dr. Andrew Cohen | Aug 1, 2014 | Pain Management
More good news for Chiropractic: Findings in a new study, “Tracking Low Back Problems in a Major Self-Insured Workforce: Toward Improvement in the Patient’s Journey,” showed the importance, efficacy and cost-saving benefits of turning to Chiropractic... by Dr. Andrew Cohen | May 15, 2014 | General Interest, Pain Management
In a low-back pain study led by the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, 73 percent of those who received standard medical care and chiropractic care rated their improvement as pain “completely gone,” “much better” or “moderately...