Did you know sitting could be harder on your back than standing?

If you have more back pain when you are sitting than when you’re standing, your back pain may be stemming from your lumbar discs. Research has shown that there is more pressure on the lower back spinal discs when you sit. The pain comes from the pressure pushing up against the back wall of the discs. If this is your situation, try this. Sit like you stand. Sit at the edge of your chair with a hollow in your lower back. Then drop one knee down. This position helps the pelvis to better support your back and decreases pressure on your disc.

What’s the benefit of an ultrasound?

Ultrasound is a diagnostic tool frequently used at Bozeman Sport & Spine to evaluate soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries. It is a less expensive, non invasive and a “radiation free” alternative to traditional x-rays with the added benefit of being able to assess the ligament, tendon, joint or muscle during movement. This makes ultrasound unique among all other diagnostic procedures.

Dr. Aylor also uses ultrasound to provide real-time guidance to many of his injections. This means that the needle can be visualized at the time of the injection to ensure that the medication is going to the intended target thus minimizing the risk of injuring adjacent nerves and vessels.

PRP, Platelet Rich Plasma

What is PRP?
Platelet Rich Plasma is a blood plasma that has been enriched with platelets. It contains numerous growth factors and cytokines that stimulate healing of soft tissue and bones.

 Is PRP safe?
One of the greatest advantages of PRP is its safety. PRP is prepared using one’s own blood so there is no risk of disease transmission or side effects of drugs entering the blood stream.

What conditions does PRP treat?
PRP has been used to treat many conditions. To name a few:

  • Shoulder Conditions such as rotator cuff tendonitis, impingement, bursitis, and biceps tendonitis.
  • Elbow Conditions like tennis and golfer’s elbow, biceps and triceps tendonitis.
  • Knee Conditions involving patellar, quadriceps, and hamstring tendonitis, partially torn or strained major knee ligaments (LCL/MCL).

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