Ask Dr. Joe

Suffering from spinal pain? Welcome to “Ask Dr. Joe”!
In this segment, we analyze common spinal and musculoskeletal problems submitted by the public.
You may browse our collection of frequently encountered spinal conditions to see if you experience similar symptoms.

Feel free to send us your questions via message or email. Selected enquiries will be published for shared learning and discussion.

1. If you sit in an office for a long time and sit for 8 hours a day, do you think your waist and back will hurt every day? Press for Answer

2. Does lower back pain always mean a herniated disc? Press for Answer

3. Is shock wave therapy suitable for patients with spinal and tendon pain? Will it hurt? Press for Answer

4. If you strain your lower back while exercising, should you massage it immediately or rest first?

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5. Will a child who constantly slouches develop scoliosis? Press for Answer

6. If there is no pain after a spinal correction session, does it mean that I have fully recovered?

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