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The 2026 Guide for Natural Relief for Back Pain and Sciatica
The 2026 Guide for Natural Relief for Low Back Pain and Sciatica
Chances are if you are reading this, either you or a loved one is suffering from sciatica or low back pain. This condition can be all consuming.
It can be impossible to find a comfortable position to sit, stand, or sleep let alone try to make it through the day.

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Apr 2329 min read


Natural Relief for Lumbar Stenosis
So you’ve just got your MRI results back and the radiologist says that your back has stenosis.
If you’re like most, this diagnosis comes as a shock and it sounds really bad. For many, just the name stenosis calls to mind a steady progression from bad to worse without much that can be done about it.
But…there is hope. A lot of hope actually.
"Your scan is not your story." Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is incredibly common in people who have no back pain or leg symptoms at a

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Apr 198 min read


Natural Relief for Degenerative Disc Disease
So you’ve just got your MRI results back and the radiologist says that your back has a disease…Degenerative Disc Disease.
If you’re like most, this diagnosis comes as a shock and it sounds really bad. For many, just the name Degenerative Disc Disease calls to mind a steady progression from bad to worse without much that can be done about it.
But…there is hope. A lot of hope actually.
Because… Degenerative Disc Disease (we’ll use DDD from here on out) is found in completely

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Apr 157 min read


Why Back Pain isn't about Getting Older
Does this story sound familiar? I just recently was working with a 31 year old who had low back pain and was told by their doctor “You know, you’re getting older and back pain is part of that”?
The doctor didn’t stop there.
This person is a runner and a mom who wanted to be active and be able to play with her kids and also get the stress relief that she got from running. But her back pain made it so that she was not even able to bend over and lace up her shoes let alone make

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Apr 126 min read


Natural Relief for Bulging or Herniated Discs
So you’ve just got your MRI results back and the radiologist says that your back has a bulging disc.
If you’re like most, this diagnosis comes as a shock and it sounds really bad. For many, just the name bulging disc or slipped disc brings up images of something that can’t be healed. But…there is hope. A lot of hope actually.
Because… first, discs actually heal(even in people who are still in pain).

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Apr 78 min read


3 Keys to not losing out on New Year’s Resolutions with back pain
One of the hardest injuries to exercise with is back pain or sciatica. Literally everything you do seems to flare it. On top of that, there are so many opinions on what to do, should you stretch it, strengthen it, just focus on “core”, avoid squats or overhead strength? Are there machines you should avoid?

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Jan 204 min read


3 Keys to get your Independence back from Sciatica this July
Has sciatica or low back pain been threatening to rob you of your independence? The main reason people suffer from back pain longer than they should is because they’ve been told just to rest, take some pills, or that its just an age thing.

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Jul 1, 20255 min read


5 Natural Ways to Ease or Prevent Pain while Traveling this Summer
Traveling this summer? Worried about pain ruining your vacation? For many, when suffering from back, neck, or even shoulder pain, the...

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Jun 10, 20256 min read


Love your spine again-3 keys to easing stiff, achy backs and sciatica
Learn several common myths about back pain or sciatica then discover 3 keys to easing it naturally.

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Feb 4, 20255 min read


Myths vs Facts about Stretching and Pain
Learn 4 common myths about stretching that lead to slower recovery from pain and injury and learn what to do instead.

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Jan 23, 20256 min read


Five Hacks for Traveling if you suffer from Sciatica, Low Back Pain, Neck or even Shoulder Pain.
Traveling for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, or Christmas? Suffering from back, neck, or even shoulder pain? 5 natural ways to ease while traveling

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Nov 22, 20245 min read


5 Back Pain Myths that even your Doctor might believe
These days, it can be really hard to know what to believe when it comes to back pain. Is it my age? Is something out of place? Do I need ...

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Oct 22, 20248 min read


How BFR Therapy halts age related muscle loss and keeps you independent and active during retirement
BFR Therapy helps halt age-related muscle loss even if you can't lift weight or suffer from joint pain and arthritis.

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Aug 13, 20245 min read


4 Things You Can do to Fix Back Pain at Any Age
Learn 4 things you can do to start to fix back pain or sciatica at any age.

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Jun 27, 20235 min read


Top 5 Back Pain Myths Everybody over 40 should know
Spine of an 80 year old? One leg longer? Slipped Disc? Learn how back pain myths keep you in pain and from the life you deserve.

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Jun 13, 20236 min read


3 Keys to Stop Sciatica and Low Back Pain from Ruining Your Summer Vacation
Learn 3 things you can start doing today to help keep sciatica and low back pain from ruining the summer.

Dr. Brandon Alkire
May 22, 20234 min read


Why focusing on strength doesn’t fix pain
One of the biggest mistakes when someone is trying to get out of pain is starting with a focus on strength.

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Apr 14, 20235 min read


What to do when exercise flares chronic pain
One of the quickest ways to get knocked off track when it comes to your fitness goals is a pain flare. why does this happen & what to do.

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Feb 14, 20236 min read


How to go back to the gym…even with back pain and what machines to avoid
Many people getting back to the gym are dealing with back pain or sciatica. Learn how to help it and what to avoid.

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Jan 3, 20237 min read


How to make it through the holidays even with back pain
Traveling this Holiday Season with Back Pain, learn 5 things you can do today to ease your back pain while you travel. Traveling is never...

Dr. Brandon Alkire
Dec 14, 20224 min read
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