March 17, 2016

OH, MY ACHING BACK! MAINTAINING SPINAL HEALTH

Guest:  James Leonard, DO, PT, Spine Clinic, School of Medicine and Public Health, Dept. of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, UW-Madison



Don’t feel alone.  80% of adults report lower back pain at some point in their lives, and 10-15% of all sports-related injuries involve the spine.  Low back pain accounts for more lost person hours than any other type of occupational injury and is the most frequent cause of activity limitation in those under age 45.  So, what can you do about it?  What are the different options available to you?  Medical procedures, surgery, medications, supplements, exercise, stress relief?  What would work for you?

On this program, you'll hear a comprehensive conversation on maintaining spinal health and the options available to you with Dr. James Leonard, UW-Madison Spine Clinic.