I Am What I Am...

meggyannpt

Hi folks,

Recently, Dr. Oz had a segment on "cutting edge solutions" for treating low back pain. You can see the segment using the link below.

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/cutting-edge-solutions-back-pain

I know there are many on here that may listen to "medical shows" such as Doctor Oz. I don't watch his show, so I can't speak to how good his advice is normally, but do me a favor and DON'T listen to this segment. I am a 3rd year physical therapy student and I am appalled by this. There is absolutely no evidence to support these products. Back pain is complex, and there is no one solution to "cure" it, though it can be helped with the correct treatment.

Recently, a physical therapist wrote this blog explaining what physical therapy is as a response to this segment. Please read, and learn more about how a physical therapist can actually help!

http://doctorsofphysicaltherapy.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/i-am-who-i-am/

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