Back pain is incredibly common, with more than 90 percent of Americans dealing with a spinal issue at some point in their life. Because it’s so common, back pain can sometimes be dismissed as not a big deal. However, just because back pain isn’t severe, doesn’t mean it should just be dismissed, … [Read more...] about 4 Problems Associated With Untreated Back Pain
5 Ways To Be Actively Involved In Your Spine Surgery Recovery
One of the best things a patient can do for their provider and for their own health in the wake of a spinal operation is to be an active participant in their recovery. We don’t want you to just lay in bed for six weeks and expect your spine to be strong and pain free once some time has passed. We … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Be Actively Involved In Your Spine Surgery Recovery
5 Common Misconceptions About Spine Surgery
Because most people don’t have a lot of experience with back surgery or life after a spinal operation, it’s common for patients to come in with some misunderstandings or misconceptions about the process. This is completely normal, but coming into a situation with mismatched expectations or confusion … [Read more...] about 5 Common Misconceptions About Spine Surgery
5 Symptoms of Tech Neck & How To Prevent It
It seems like almost everyone has a cell phone these days, and while they can solve a lot of problems and keep us connected with one another, overreliance on technology has been leading to an uptick in a condition known as “Tech Neck” or “Text Neck.” The condition involves pain and other issues in … [Read more...] about 5 Symptoms of Tech Neck & How To Prevent It
What To Do If Spine Surgery Doesn’t Cure Your Pain
Spine surgery is typically viewed as the final option for patients who have not had success treating back pain through conservative methods. Back surgery usually yields fantastic results, but for a small portion of patients, surgery doesn’t put an end to their pain like they had hoped. In today’s … [Read more...] about What To Do If Spine Surgery Doesn’t Cure Your Pain
6 Do’s & Don’ts of Treating Neck & Back Pain At Home
In a perfect world, when back pain develops, you’d be able to treat the problem successfully without needing to see a doctor. For certain types of back problems, you have the means to successfully treat the injury at home, so long as you know the best ways to treat the problem. Unfortunately, many … [Read more...] about 6 Do’s & Don’ts of Treating Neck & Back Pain At Home
Will My Back or Neck Ever Feel Normal Again?
Sometimes it’s easy to take our health for granted, and we don’t always realize how good we have it until a problem develops. When that happens, it can lead us to wonder if we’ll ever be able to get back to full health or are we doomed to forever have some discomfort in that area of the body. This … [Read more...] about Will My Back or Neck Ever Feel Normal Again?
A 7-Point Checklist To Consider If Your Loved One Is Undergoing Spine Surgery
If a loved one will be undergoing spine surgery in the near future, you may be wondering what you can do to make the process a little bit easier on them. The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to be helpful during this potentially stressful time in a person’s life. Below, we’ve … [Read more...] about A 7-Point Checklist To Consider If Your Loved One Is Undergoing Spine Surgery