Back Again Newsletter
Practical, science-informed back pain tips, new resources, and occasional product updates. No spam.
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How Injuries Happen & Tissue Mechanics, Part 1
By Dr. Mitch Whittal, PhD
Our tissues are viscoelastic. Engineers and biomechanists like to describe these properties with “springs and dashpots”. I prefer simpler explanations.
The Anatomy of Back Pain
By Dr. Mitch Whittal
The human spine is composed of vertebra-disc-vertebra segments for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions…
The Healthcare of Back Pain: Challenges and Problems
By Dr. Mitch Whittal
Imagine you’ve been dealing with debilitating back pain for a few weeks. You finally give in to the nagging from your family/partner/friend telling you that you should see a doctor.
Introduction to Back Pain
By Dr. Mitch Whittal
Since this is the first official issue of the Back Again newsletter, I figure we should begin with the basics. Revolutionary, I know. I think it’s worth zooming out to examine the scope of the problem.
Welcome to Back Again Assessments
By Dr. Mitch Whittal
Welcome! My name is Dr. Mitch Whittal, and I founded Back Again Assessments. I’m sure you’re probably wondering… who is this guy, and what can he do for me? Dig in to find out.