A muscle pull or strain is incredibly common if you’re doing anything active like sports or lifting heavy equipment, and these injuries can linger if you don’t treat them properly. It’s not all that difficult to treat a pulled muscle in your back, but far too often people assume that it will … [Read more...] about How To Treat A Pulled Back Muscle
How To Have A Healthier Spine In The New Year
Happy New Year! If you’re like most people, you probably have some health-focused resolutions in store for the new year, but we hope that you’ll also strive to have a stronger and healthier spine in 2024! We want to help with this process any way we can, so in today’s blog, we share some tips for … [Read more...] about How To Have A Healthier Spine In The New Year
What Are My Options If I Want To Avoid Spine Surgery?
Even when it is performed using minimally invasive techniques, surgery is a major trauma on your body that carries with it the prospect of additional risk. Because of this, many patients want to do anything and everything they can to avoid going under the knife. So what are your options if you are … [Read more...] about What Are My Options If I Want To Avoid Spine Surgery?
Temporary Vs. Permanent Nerve Blocks For Back Pain
Nerve damage is one of the most common reasons why patients consult with their primary care physician or a spine specialist, and there are a number of different ways that your medical professional will work to treat the issue. The most common treatment involves a combination of non-operative … [Read more...] about Temporary Vs. Permanent Nerve Blocks For Back Pain
Will A Bulging Disc Eventually Herniate?
A bulging disc is a spinal condition in which one of the strong fibrocartilaginous discs that sit between your vertebrae starts to become misshapen. Oftentimes this occurs as a result of significant stress on the disc, either during one acute moment of strain or gradually as a result of repetitive … [Read more...] about Will A Bulging Disc Eventually Herniate?
5 Ways To Achieve Long Term Relief From Your Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain can make every day a grind, and while you’ve probably found some ways to achieve some short term relief, eventually your spine pain comes back around. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could put an end to your chronic back pain once and for all? We’ve been able to help countless patients … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Achieve Long Term Relief From Your Chronic Back Pain
4 Things To Know About Physical Therapy After Spine Surgery
While every patient and spine surgery is different, there is a very high likelihood that physical therapy will be part of your rehabilitation plan after your operation. Physical therapy is an incredibly important part of your post-op recovery plan, and we think there are a few things you should know … [Read more...] about 4 Things To Know About Physical Therapy After Spine Surgery
The Worst Sitting Positions For Your Spine
You’ve probably heard that prolonged sitting can be harmful to your spine, but sitting can be extra hard on your spine depending on your seated position. Not all sitting positions stress your spine in the same manner, and some positions are much harder on your back than others. In today’s blog, we … [Read more...] about The Worst Sitting Positions For Your Spine