Tag Archives: Dr. Walter Schuyler

A large amount of people suffer from back pain related to work. Whether you are sitting for long periods of time or constantly on your feet, back pain may be causing you discomfort. Back pain while you work can cause you to be less productive so taking steps to prevent or treat it is important.  Continue Reading »

Falling asleep can be hard for just about anyone but falling asleep when you suffer from back pain can makes it quit difficult. Those that live with chronic back pain tend to sleep in a much lighter state, making them susceptible to waking up more often throughout the night. Studies have shown at least 1/3  Continue Reading »

It is estimated that eight out of 10 adults will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Common preventable causes include being overweight, improper lifting, excessive sitting or standing and overly tight or overly weak muscles. Tips To Reduce The Risk Of Low Back Pain: Avoid sudden, drastic changes in activity levels-  Continue Reading »

  Many Americans deal with arthritis daily and since it is Pain Awareness Month, we would like to go over a few basic questions you may ask. What is arthritis? Acute or chronic inflammation of one or more joints, usually accompanied by pain and stiffness, resulting from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, autoimmune disease, or other  Continue Reading »

September is Pain Awareness Month! What does that mean? It means we want to share with you information on how prevalent and wide spread chronic pain is. We will also be sharing tips and ways patients can help cope and treat their pain. Did you know about one in 10 Americans experience some form of  Continue Reading »

Does it often seem like you hear about people, including yourself, suffering from back pain? Around 80% of the US either suffers from or has had back pain at some point in their life, that is a large amount of people. Most wonder where exactly all of the discomfort and pain comes from and depending  Continue Reading »

There are approximately 350 million people in the world who suffer from a form of arthritis. There are many types of arthritis but the most common include the “wear and tear” of the joints, osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes joint discomfort is also very common. Other types of arthritis include Psoriatic arthritis,  Continue Reading »

Pain is unpleasant for anyone. No one enjoys pain and most people find it difficult to handle when it lasts more than a few minutes. A sprained ankle, a toothache or getting a shot at the doctors office are all temporary pains that eventually subside. This is very different for people who suffer from chronic pain.  Continue Reading »

If you experience low back pain, you are not alone. Around 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lives. It is a leading contributor to missed worked days and job-related injuries. Low back pain can range in intensity from dull, constant ache to a sudden sharp sensation. There is  Continue Reading »

More than 76 million Americans over the age of 20 years old say they’ve had pain in the last 24 hours. So how long should you experience an aching neck or back, joint pain, or pain resulting from a surgery or injury? Pain is considered chronic if it occurs for longer than 3 months. If  Continue Reading »