Why start with Neck and Back problems ?
Over the years neck and back problems have continued to be a frustrating experience for both clinicians and patients. Patients will often struggle to explain what they’re feeling and clinicians may not get the full picture in a short visit or even in multiple visits over many years. Our mission is to make the first step easier by offering a guided intake tool that helps people tell their story clearly hopefully leading to a proper diagnosis early on and more effective treatments.
Why are Neck and Back problems so difficult ?
Part of the difficulty is that there are over 150 possible causes. Furthermore with many of the causes we do not fully understand the mechanisms of pain and diagnosis can be tricky. Luckily most causes are not dangerous but they can be painful and they often limit your ability to function at home or at work . A few causes can indicate serious health problems or even be life-threatening.
About one in three people will have significant back or neck problems at least once in their lifetime. After thousands of patients I have learned there is no magic diagnosis nor treatment that works for everyone. It can be a difficult process but it is not unsolvable once you accept the complexity involved.