Athletics are a great way to challenge and strengthen your body, but athletic activity is also the cause of millions of injuries each year. Sometimes injuries happen during intense game action, but they can also develop in practice and training sessions as a result of poor mechanics and form. In … [Read more...] about 6 Ways Young Athletes Can Protect Their Spines
Do I Really Need To See A Spine Specialist For My Back or Neck Pain?
Back pain sends tens of millions of Americans to the doctor’s office each year, and each one of these patients will be looking for the right treatment to put an end to their discomfort. For some, this happens with rest and some small lifestyle adjustments. For others, a surgical operation is … [Read more...] about Do I Really Need To See A Spine Specialist For My Back or Neck Pain?
4 Tips For Protecting Your Spine During Yoga
Yoga is becoming more popular in today’s society, and many people have turned to the technique to help stay in shape and improve their flexibility. Because it’s not viewed as an activity that is as outwardly physical as other activities like running or basketball, sometimes it’s easy to overlook the … [Read more...] about 4 Tips For Protecting Your Spine During Yoga
How Vitamin D Impacts Your Spine
Vitamin D is essential for bone growth and healthy tissue development, and it plays a key role in helping your spine function optimally. Unfortunately, many Americans don’t get enough Vitamin D on a regular basis, and that can affect bone development and put them at a heightened risk for fractures … [Read more...] about How Vitamin D Impacts Your Spine
How To Keep Back & Neck Pain From Slowing You Down
Nobody wants to slow down as they get older, but time and aging will take its toll on everyone. This is especially common in our spine, where the effects of aging and stress can be even more pronounced if we don’t take care of it. Don’t let your spine be the reason why you’re not as active as you … [Read more...] about How To Keep Back & Neck Pain From Slowing You Down
Inflatable Implant Could Help Cure Severe Back Pain Without Surgery
Every so often we like to share stories about new technologies and innovations in the spine care community, and a new device being studied by researchers at the University of Cambridge could be the next big thing when it comes to helping patients find relief from chronic or severe back pain. … [Read more...] about Inflatable Implant Could Help Cure Severe Back Pain Without Surgery
What Can A Spine Specialist See On An MRI?
While x-rays are likely the most well-known imaging technique, the MRI is oftentimes more reliable in helping figure out the true nature of a person’s spine pain. But why exactly would a spine specialist order an MRI, and what can they see with the help of this imaging technique? We explain why an … [Read more...] about What Can A Spine Specialist See On An MRI?
Treating A Tethered Spinal Cord In Adults
Your spinal cord is made of a collection of nerves that run from your brain to your lumbar spine. It is protected by a spinal column and cerebrospinal fluid, which allows it to move as needed as the body performs physical tasks. In rare instances, the spinal cord can be tethered or attached to part … [Read more...] about Treating A Tethered Spinal Cord In Adults
