Yes, Social Security is an 'entitlement' -- literally Published: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 Q: In a recent column, you advised a 55-year-old man who had just lost his job and had some back problems to file for Social Security disability benefits. To quote from your column: 'It doesn't hurt to try filing for disability benefits.' That's what's wrong with our country today. We have an entitlement culture.... Read More

OKC Thunder's Jeff Green active, Nenad Krstic out against Houston Rockets Published: Sun, Nov 28, 2010 HOUSTON — Thunder forward Jeff Green will play Sunday night at Houston, coach Scott Brooks said. Center Nenad Krstic, however, will miss his second consecutive game because of back spasms. Serge Ibaka will receive his ninth career start in place of Krstic. Green played 47 minutes on a gimpy left ankle Friday... Read More

OKC Thunder's Nenad Krstic inactive tonight against Indiana Pacers Published: Fri, Nov 26, 2010 The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without starting center Nenad Krstic Friday night against Indiana. It will be the first missed game of the season for Krstic, who is battling back spasms. Krstic becomes the third Thunder starter to miss a game this year due to injury. Serge Ibaka will start in place of... Read More

New treatment seen for back-pain relief Updated: Tue, Jun 20, 2006 TULSA - New treatment for back pain may help thousands of patients avoid surgery. Spinal disc decompression therapy is a new alternative for treating a herniated disc in the spine. Until now, the main options for treatment were surgeries that could involve cutting away bone and placing rods, and rising doses... Read More

Surgery first, Eddie is advised Updated: Mon, Feb 20, 2006 STILLWATER John Lucas Jr. has said he advised Oklahoma State basketball coach Eddie Sutton it might be prudent to correct a chronic back problem before entering a rehab clinic for alcoholism. Lucas, whose son played two seasons for Eddie Sutton at OSU, highlighted by a trip to the Final Four, overcame drug... Read More

Sutton doubtful tonight Updated: Mon, Feb 13, 2006 STILLWATER It's uncertain when Oklahoma State basketball coach Eddie Sutton will return after an automobile accident Friday night, but it's doubtful Sutton will coach tonight when the Cowboys host Kansas at Gallagher-Iba Arena. In a press release to update Sutton's condition, Sutton called players by phone from his... Read More

Danny, Smyrna, Ga. Updated: Tue, Jan 31, 2006 What a drag it is getting old, sang Mick.....and he should know. Getting old for me was increased weight, lower back trouble and less energy. After years of physical neglect and too much work, I decided to take my life back. I started making myself get to the gym 3-5 times a week..and I started with fun workouts,... Read More

Treatment reduces chronic back pain Updated: Wed, Dec 14, 2005 If you suffer from chronic back pain, you know how awful it is. To say it limits your life is an understatement. Now, there's a new way to be free of your back pain. Read More

I'm having knee pain in both knee's during and after running Updated: Mon, Aug 8, 2005 I'm having knee pain in both knee's during and after running. Can someone tell me some common problems that runners have with their knees? Aug. 8: Running is tough on your joints, and knee pain is just one thing that can crop up. Ankle, hip, foot and back problems can often develop. A lot of that is due to... Read More