Exercise helps to keep us strong and physically fit, but since the action is also strenuous on our body and our spine, it’s important to approach exercise in a specific manner if you are recovering from a spine surgery or injury. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at five ways you can make sure … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Exercise Safely After Spine Surgery
What Are Some Effective Non-Surgical Treatments for Back Pain?
Like most patients, a spine specialist will want to avoid surgery if at all possible, and oftentimes conservative treatment can be effective in preventing the need for an operation. Even though most spine surgeries have a high rate of success, they present with some possible complications that are … [Read more...] about What Are Some Effective Non-Surgical Treatments for Back Pain?
What’s Causing My Chronic Neck Spasms?
Muscle spasms can develop in any area of your body if a muscular group isn’t functioning normally, but they can be even more common in the neck and spinal area because of the complex and somewhat sensitive nature of the muscle groups in these areas. Spasms in the cervical region of your spine that … [Read more...] about What’s Causing My Chronic Neck Spasms?
Caring For Your Spine From Thanksgiving Through Christmas
Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and while it typically marks the beginning of the holiday season, it is also the start of a stretch of time that can be incredibly hard on your spine. However, if you’re smart about how you approach the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, we’re confident that … [Read more...] about Caring For Your Spine From Thanksgiving Through Christmas
Understanding And Treating Transverse Myelitis
Inflammation can cause problems for a number of different parts of your body, including your spinal cord. When the spinal cord itself becomes inflamed, this condition is known as transverse myelitis. As you might imagine, the condition can be both painful and debilitating, but connecting with a … [Read more...] about Understanding And Treating Transverse Myelitis
3 Spinal Issues That Can Cause Balance Or Coordination Issues
Remaining balanced and upright on our feet is something we probably take for granted in our youth, but as you or your parents get older, having good balance begins to become more of a priority. Balance and coordination is oftentimes tied to issues in your inner ear, but problems in your spine can … [Read more...] about 3 Spinal Issues That Can Cause Balance Or Coordination Issues
Why Do I Have Back Pain After My Spine Surgery?
Spine surgery is supposed to help relieve you of your spinal discomfort, and for the vast majority of patients, that’s exactly what it does. However, for a small percentage of individuals, they experience new or worsening pain as they recover after their spinal procedure. So what’s driving this new … [Read more...] about Why Do I Have Back Pain After My Spine Surgery?
6 Tips For Playing Sports If You Have Back Pain
While it’s important to realize that back pain is never normal, the fact of the matter is that some conditions cannot be reversed, and you may deal with occasional spinal discomfort as a result of an underlying spinal issue. If you’ve experienced some disc degeneration or spinal nerve damage, … [Read more...] about 6 Tips For Playing Sports If You Have Back Pain
