By Dr. Michael Gofeld, MD PhD Unika Medical Centre When back pain becomes persistent, the investigation usually centres on discs, nerves and joints. Almost no one looks at the deep muscles that hold each spinal segment steady. Yet in a large share of people with chronic or recurrent low back pain, those muscles are shrinking […]
By Dr. Michael Gofeld, MD PhD — Medical Director, Unika Medical Centre “It’s your disc.” “It’s arthritis in your facet joints.” “Your SI joint is out.” Most people living with back pain have been handed a single culprit by a scan report, by a clinician, or by an advertisement promising that one injection or one […]
Patients ask about intradiscal ozone. Usually they’ve seen it on an overseas clinic’s website, or come across it in a research summary, and they want to know where it stands here. The honest answer takes a sentence more than most people expect. Medical ozone has no market authorization in Canada — it is not an […]
Exhibit #1: The Magical Shrinking Leg Patient lies down. Practitioner grabs both ankles. One foot mysteriously appears a centimetre shorter. Gasps fill the room. “You see? Your pelvis is out. Luckily, I can fix it.” What happened? Usually… nothing. The apparent “short leg” often changes depending on how the patient’s hips are rotated, how the […]
Most people use “back pain” and “sciatica” almost interchangeably — and that’s exactly where treatment plans start to go wrong. The two are not the same condition, they don’t always share the same cause, and they don’t respond to the same care. At Unika Medical Centre, every plan begins the same way: with a precise […]
Living with ongoing pain can affect every part of your life, from work and daily activities to sleep and emotional well being. Whether you are dealing with back pain, joint discomfort, nerve issues, or chronic conditions, finding the right pain management clinic is essential for long term relief and recovery. With so many options available […]
Back pain is one of the most common health concerns affecting people of all ages. Whether it starts as a mild discomfort or develops into chronic pain, it can interfere with daily life, work, and overall well-being. Many people search for a quick back pain relief solution, but temporary fixes often fail to address the […]
If your back pain keeps returning, it can feel like your body is working against you. You rest, you stretch, you feel better for a week, and then the same ache or sharp grab comes back during a normal day. When people search for recurring back pain causes, they usually want two things: an explanation […]
Trauma can have a lasting impact on both the mind and body. For many individuals, the effects go beyond emotional distress and influence daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life. While traditional treatments such as therapy and medication have helped many people, they do not always provide complete or lasting relief. This has led […]
Chronic low back pain can be frustrating because it affects everything you do. It can limit sleep, productivity, exercise, and even simple daily routines. If you feel stuck in a cycle of flare-ups and temporary fixes, you may wonder if surgery is your only option. In many cases, it is not. A structured plan for […]