by john@johnrgilbert.com | Aug 12, 2026 | Pain, Spinal Decompression
Stenosis is a word people usually meet on an imaging report, right before they start worrying. It simply means narrowing, and when it happens in the spine it can crowd the nerves traveling through. Spinal stenosis sounds intimidating, and for some people it does need...
by john@johnrgilbert.com | Jul 23, 2026 | Pain, Spinal Decompression
The name sounds worse than it usually is. “Degenerative disc disease” reads like a verdict, but it is closer to a description of normal wear on the spine’s discs as the years add up. Plenty of people have disc changes on imaging and feel completely...
by john@johnrgilbert.com | Jul 3, 2026 | Pain, Spinal Decompression
“Herniated” and “bulging” get used like they mean the same thing, and the imaging report you are squinting at probably does not help. They are related but not identical, and knowing which one you are dealing with takes some of the fear out of...
by john@johnrgilbert.com | Jul 30, 2024 | Chiropractic, Ergonomics, Injury, Pain, Spinal Decompression
For individuals dealing with back pain, every aspect of daily life is about finding balance and comfort, especially in their living spaces. The living room, a central hub for relaxation and family gatherings, requires particular attention. At Preferred Rehab, serving...
