Back Pain Caused by Car Accidents in Orange County, CA

September 30, 2009

Orange County Car Accident Back Pain Info
by Auto Accident Specialist Dr Barry Marks, Chiropractor Orange, CA 92868

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Back Pain due to Car Accidents

If you are having back pain as the result of an auto accident injury, in addition to the information on this blog, go check out my auto accident specific site at http://occaraccident.wordpress.com

While whiplash neck injuries are more common after a car crash, low back injuries also occur with great frequency.  Low back pain due to low back disc herniation or disc bulges are not uncommon. Many crash victims note their back pain comes on gradually and is delayed sometimes by weeks or even months, which is often due to discs being injured and slowly breaking down.

Back sprain is the most common type of lower back injury after a car crash and is characterized by pain at the junction between the lower back and tailbone that causes pain to be felt running across the lower back. This involves injury of the facet joint ligaments and cartilage and misalignment of the affected spinal bones.  With proper chiropractic treatment, most of these cases will resolve in time.

Pain that does not resolve, worsens or begins to run into the buttocks or down the leg is a sign that a disc was most likely injured and has slowly failed. Symptoms like these require an MRI for evaluation of the discs and nerves and recovery will be much slower.  Treatments such as DRX9000 spinal decompression may be successful at rehabilitating the injured discs and relieving the pain. Failure of that to cure the lower back pain, surgery may be the next option.

Lower back pain is a fairly common occurrence after a car accident. Proper evaluation and treatment are crucial to return the spine to normal and to avoid chronic pain.

For more information on auto accident injuries visit: http://orange-car-accident.com


Orange County, CA Spinal Decompression Specialist Provides Discounted Back Pain Relief for Disc Herniation, Bulging Discs, Sciatica, Stenosis and More…

September 20, 2009

Spinal Decompression for Back Pain Special Offer
Orange, CA

back_pain_womanFor many severe low back pain sufferers, DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Therapy is a Godsend. Without the risks of shots or surgery, and with results proven out over several years with thousands of satisfied patients, back pain sufferers who’s past treatments have failed have New Hope.

But as with any new technology, Hope is hampered by the reality of the marketplace. This hot new therapy procedure carries a steep price tag. Making matters more difficult, many services are not covered by health insurance. So, with costs ranging between $5,000 and $9,000 and little help from insurance, many back pain and sciatica sufferers are priced out of the market.

One Orange County, CA Spinal Decompression specialist has, however decided to change his business model to allow greater access to this very successful back pain and sciatica treatment.

As a leader in DRX9000 Spinal Decompression therapy in Orange, CA since 2005, Dr Barry Marks has a strong following of happy patients who have been saved from surgery and nagging chronic pain.

“The DRX9000 has changed the lives of hundreds of my patients,” reports Dr. Marks. “The problem is that during these tough economic times there are more people who cannot afford this treatment compared to those who can. The Orange County, CA economy is very grim. People are having a hard time making their financial commitments, so a high price tag service like decompression must take a back seat to essentials.”

Dr. Marks realizes many of the people who would benefit from this procedure need it to be able to get back to work or stay functioning at work so they can weather this economic down turn.

“I want to make sure that if there are people out there that need this, I want to lower the cost threshold enough so that they can take advantage of this powerful treatment.”

For a limited time and for a limited number of patients, Dr. Marks is offering his complete Enhanced DRX9000 Spinal Decompression program that regularly costs $5,297 for only $2,497. That’s more than half off. Offer limited to first 5 callers and expires on Oct 16, 2009 at 6 pm. For more details call (714) 938-0575 and ask about the “Fall DRX Special” or go to http://spinediscrehab.com/special.html

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Lower Back Pain Stretches, More Exercises for Back Pain

July 17, 2009

Lower Back Pain Stretches and Exercises
Dr Barry L Marks, DC
Orange, CA

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Lower Back Arch

The lower back arch is good to stretch out and elongate your entire spine. This may relieve pain and tension from back strains, disc herniation, bulging discs, degenerative disc disease and arthritis.

  • Assume a hands and knees position
  • Arch your back up 
  • Tuck your tail and head downward and squeeze lightly while exhaling
  • Take a breath in and straighten your back then repeat

For more information on lower back pain exercsies and treatment go to http://orangespinaldecompression.com


DRX9000 Spinal Decompression in Orange, CA 92868

July 15, 2009

Spinal Decompression Therapy for back pain & sciatica
Dr Barry L Marks, DC
Orange County, CA

Severe back pain sufferers who have been diagnosed with disc herniation, bulging discs or degenerative disc disease have a viable option besides shots and surgery. Spinal decompression with a DRX9000 is quickly becoming a popular alternative to traditional medical treatment for lower back pain.

But many potential patients wonder what spinal decompression is all about. Is it safe? Is it painful? Who can recieve this therapy? What does the machine look like?

Here is a brief introductory video into Spinal Decompression…

For more information on spinal decompression and to see if it is the therapy for you, visit http://orangespinaldecompression.com


Stretching Exercises for Lower Back Pain

June 2, 2009

Lower Back Pain Stretches  from Orange County Lower Back Pain expert
Dr Barry Marks, DC | Orange, CA 92868

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This stretching exercise for lower back pain may help alleviate the following causes of back pain: disk herniation, bulging disc, back strain and subluxation. It is not recommend for facet syndrome.

  1. Stretch your back into this position and hold for a count of 5
  2. Release tension slightly
  3. Repeat 10-20 times.

This stretch for back pain can be a beneficial part of a lower back pain treatment program to relieve your lower back pain and strengthen your core muscles for lasting back pain relief. 

For more back pain stretches and exercises for back pain follow these links: 
http://spinaldecompression.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/back-pain-remedies-do-100-sit-upscrunches-per-day/
http://spinaldecompression.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/back-pain-remedies-stretching-exercises/

To learn more about lower back pain treatment and a possible Cure for Lower Back Pain try this link.

For a Free Home remedies for Back Pain E-book follow this link


Back Pain from Disc Dehydration with No Disc Bulge or Herniation and No Sciatica?

May 20, 2009

Lower Back Pain Diagnosis and Back Pain Treatment Information
Dr Barry L Marks, DC | Orange County Back Pain Specialist

A common question I get is “How can I have pain, when there is no disc bulge or herniated disc and there is no pressure on my nerves on the MRI? My doctor says I have no bulge so he doesn’t know why I hurt…”

spine_anatomy_ivfIt’s an excellent question really and one that often stumps doctors. The answer lies in the anatomy of the spine and disc in particular. Up until about 20 years ago doctors thought the discs and supporting ligaments of the spine had no nerve supply. We now know however that the outer layers of the disc called the annulus and the broad ligament that runs up and down the back of each spinal bone (posterior longitudinal ligament) are both supplied by the sinuvertebral nerve. This nerve carries pain impulses from these structures.

When you think of nerves, you may think of a sinlge wire leading from the spine to it’s intended target like wiring in your house or car. It’s a nice and neat way to think. The reality is however, that nerves are more like ivy. A main nerve may lead to the target, but once there the nerve divides into many tiny fibers that spread out over the area. So it is in your disc and posterior longitiduinal ligament. back-pain-disc

So when your disc is in trouble and beghins to become dehydrated and deteriorates (degenerative disc disease) it has been found that your nerves begin multiplying and cover the area even more densly. This leads to a disc that is hypersensitive and when the nerves are irritated they bombard your brain with pain messages.  The nerves that are embedded in your discs tell the brain to sense pain directly over the spine. Therefore, if you have degenerative disc disease of your last disc, your L5 disc, you will perceive pain in the midline of your lower back just above your tailbone.

The reason you do not experience sciatica is because the nerves that cause sciatic pain (pain down your butt to your legs and feet)  are further away from the disc in the hole between the spinal bones known as the foramen. To irritate these nerves, there needs to be pressure into the foramen by either a space that is diminished by the two bones coming closer together as the disc deteriorates or from a bulge or herniation poking into the foramen and onto the nerves.

So, if you are sufferifng from pain that is in the midline of your spine and you have a positive MRI for dehydration (desiccation) or degenerative disc disease, but no bulge or herniation it is likely you are suffering from disc disease that is affecting the sinuvertebrtal nerve.

For more information on treating this type of back pain go to: http://orangespinaldecompression.com and http://cureforlowerbackpain.com


Back pain medications…safe?

May 14, 2009

Back pain treatment information
Orange, CA
Back pain specialist Dr Barry L Marks, DC
Author of “Cure for Lower Back Pain”

back_pain_medicationMany regard taking medications for lower back pain to be safe and with little risk. Afterall, it is the first course of treatment in traditional medical treatment of back pain.

But are medications really safe?

Here are a few drug facts to consider:

  • According to Canadian researchers, approximately 32,000 hospitalized patients (and possibly as many as 106,000) in the USA die each year because of adverse reactions to their prescribed medications. (Source: AMA, 1998), Nov. 25, 1998, Vol. 280, No. 20, from the web at http://jama.ama-assn.org/issues/v280n20/ffull/jlt1125-1.html, last accessed Feb. 12, 2001.)
  • OTC medications as a category are responsible for more than 150,000 hospitalizations every year, according to the Food and Drug Administration, and almost 1000 OTC medications have been linked to liver toxicity, which causes about 2000 deaths annually in the United States (Ford MD et al 2001).
  • More than 30,000 cases per year of acetaminophen overdose are reported to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (Bartlett D 2004).
  • NSAIDs results in approximately 107,000 hospitalizations annually for gastrointestinal complications and 16,500 deaths for arthritis patients (Peura DA 2002).

Obviously popping a pill is not without risk. If you are suffering from back pain or arthritis be sure to investigate proven alternative methods that minimize your exposure to dangerous drugs.

For more on back pain treatment go to “Cure for Lower Back Pain”

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Cure for Lower Back Pain… in only 5 weeks!

May 13, 2009

Orange, CA
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Dr Barry L Marks, DC’s latest book, “Cure for Lower Back Pain” is now available.

Who needs this book?

  • If you are suffering from severe back pain and leg pain from back muscle strain, herniated disc, bulging disc, sciatica, stenosis, facet syndrome or arthritis…YOU need this book.
  • If you continue to suffer from back pain, leg pain and diminished physical activity….YOU need this book.
  • If your life is hampered in any way by your back pain…YOU need this book.

“Cure for Lower Back Pain” will teach you:

  • How to know if you have been accurately diagnosed
  • What treatments are best for your particular condition
  • Plus…special free bonuses including Free direct access to the author for a second opinion

For more details go to www.CureForLowerBackPain.com


Severe Back pain in 22 year old mother

March 2, 2009

Severe back pain treatment information by back pain specialist Dr Barry Marks, DC, Orange, CA 

This is in response to a question posted by Carmen…

 Hello,
My name is Alicia, but you may call me Carmen.

I am 22 years old, I have had back pain on and off ever since I had my son who is now 6. I recently went to the doctor for it and I was told it was a muscle spasm. I went through therapy which did seem to help but I don’t know if they diagnosed the pain correctly.

I don’t know what could be causing it but I am in pain again only this time there is a new pain with it.

In the past the lower back pain has been so severe that I had to walk at a right degree angle. this was when I was pregnant a second time.

Aside from then the pain has come unexpectedly, I could be getting up or walking when a sharp pain almost puts me on my knees. It felt like my spine was about to collapse.

Sometimes it was just instant and went away just as fast as it came and then sometimes, like when I went to the doctor, it last for weeks.

I am more concerned now because for the past couple of days the back of my leg has been aching along with my back. The pain is a little different than usual but not substantially.

All the pain is on the left side of my lower back/hip and the back of my thigh.

If there is anyone who can shed some light, I would appreciate it.

Sorry to hear about your back pain. Back pain during and after preganacy are very common no matter what age.

Recurring severe back pain in a 22 year old is not though. The symptoms  you describe could easily be severe muscle spasm, and/or spinal misalignment as diagnosed by your other doctor, but there is always an underlying cause for this. Spasm is always secondary to something else. It is not a primary condition.

Common causes of severe spasm:

  • Joint sprain and/or muscle strain which would require a physical action or injury preceding the spasm by hours or a few days
  • Congenital (born with it) anomaly such as a short leg, malshaped vertebra or other structural defect of the spine or pelvis
  • Disc disease such as degenerative disc disease,  a bulging disc or a herniated disc which commonly occur during pregancy and/or on delivery

Here’s what you need to do:

  1. A thorough examination by a low back specialist who deals with disc disease such as a chirorpactor, not just your family MD
  2. X-rays to rule out any structural anomalies of the bones and to look for tell-tale signs of disc disease
  3. MRI lumbar spine to rule out disc bulge, herniation, etc which cannot be detected on x-ray

Once this evaluation is completed, your specialist should have enough information to render a “working diagnosis” and commence some type of care. After a period of time a re-eval should be done to assess whether the treatment is working or not.

Carmen, once the evaluation is done, please feel free to send me the results and I will review them and give you my opinion on what your next steps should be.

Warmest regards,

Dr Barry L Marks, DC
http://www.orangespinaldecompression.com


To: Back Pain & Sciatica Sufferers From: A Concerned Leprechaun

February 26, 2009

Back pain treatment information in Orange County
By back pain and sciatica specialist Dr Barry Marks, DC Orange, CA

“An Imporant St. Patrick’s Day Message to Back Pain & Sciatica Sufferers from a Concerned Leprechaun…”

leprechaunHello,

Let me introduce myself. My name is Shamus and as you can plainly see, I am a Leprechaun.

I’m writing to you for purely selfish reasons. See, with the economy getting a little soft…okay, yeah it stinks for lots of people out there. Well because of that, you would not believe how many people have resorted to looking for pots o’ gold. Namely, my pots o’ gold!

Think about it. Every time you see a beautiful rainbow across the sky it’s a direct road map to my pot! Then every hooligan in Orange County comes snooping around. A few years ago, nobody bothered. But nowadays everyone’s looking for my gold!

I’m tired! It’s hard to lug around that pot, find a hiding place and then dance around trying to distract gold seekers. So I had a great idea.

I know Dr. Marks, you know, “The Professor of Back and Leg Pain” guy? Well he did me a favor a while back and his spinal decompression machine did wonders for my sciatica, so I owe him. I used to be all hunched over and had a limp; some people actually thought I was a troll! Embarrassing…after Dr. Marks fixed my back and leg I can run, jump, carry heavy pots and even play tricks again. It’s great, but with all the gold seekers out there these days, I don’t want a relapse, so…

I decided to do something that will pay him back, help you out of pain and most importantly, help me take it easier.

It’s a “win-win-win…”

So here’s the deal; I gave some of my gold to Dr. Marks so that he can give you a discount on spinal decompression. That way less people will be chasing me around, Dr. Marks will stay busy and you’ll get rid of your back pain or sciatica like I did.

How much gold you ask? …

  • First, he’ll throw in his Complete Spinal Decompression Qualification Evaluation valued at over $250 for FREE to see if you qualify for care.
     
  • Then, $500 for each of you! That’s right; he’ll take $500 off any decompression program thanks to my generous donation.

But there is a catch…or two….hey what did you expect? I’m a Leprechaun!

Here they are:

  • The offer expires on St Patrick’s Day, March 17th at 6:00 pm. After that, poof! It goes away like a rainbow on a hot dry day.
     
  • And oh yeah, it is limited to only 7 patients. Number 8 goes home empty handed just like all those gold seekers.

So if you’d like some sage advice from a little green guy who knows what to do with money, I’d call Anna or Cecilia at Dr. Marks’ office right now at (714) 938-0575 and cash in on this offer before it goes away.  Just tell them Shamus sent you.

Maybe now I can get some rest… hey you kids get away from there, those are my Lucky Charms!!!

Shamus

P.S. Call (714) 938-0575 for your Free Evaluation and to redeem your $500 Discount