It’s hard to avoid problems that you can’t see coming, but the inverse is also true. If you are aware of some of the potential threats in a specific situation, you can take steps to mitigate their risk. These sentiments also apply to life after spine surgery. If you know some potential threats to a … [Read more...] about 5 Obstacles To A Healthy Recovery After Spine Surgery
Spine Care Advice For All Ages
There are some pieces of advice that are helpful at all stages of life. Tips like “look both ways before you cross the street,” and “say please and thank you” are smart at any age. There are also some pieces of advice that can help to protect and strengthen your spine no matter what age you are. In … [Read more...] about Spine Care Advice For All Ages
How Painful Is Spine Surgery?
While you’re probably looking forward to the benefits offered by an elective spine surgery, you’re probably not excited about the pain and discomfort that may accompany the procedure. Modern medicine has made it much easier for doctors and patients to control pain during and after a procedure, but … [Read more...] about How Painful Is Spine Surgery?
Are Uneven Shoulders Caused By A Back Problem?
When you look in a mirror, are your shoulders straight and even, or do they seem to look a little off kilter? If you have uneven shoulders, you’re not alone. Sometimes this discrepancy between the two shoulders is caused by a spine issue, while other times lifestyle factors are to blame. In today’s … [Read more...] about Are Uneven Shoulders Caused By A Back Problem?
How Helpful Are Heating Pads For Back Pain?
Heating pads are a passive form of back pain treatment that can help to provide some mild pain relief for patients suffering from certain ailments. For the right patient, a heating pad can be a perfect compliment to a comprehensive treatment routine, but they aren’t a great stand alone option. In … [Read more...] about How Helpful Are Heating Pads For Back Pain?
Treating Spine Pressure When Bending
Our spine handles a lot of stress throughout the course of the day, and this stress is amplified when we bend and twist. If these actions cause you to feel some pressure or tightness in a specific area, you may be wondering what’s going on in your spine. In today’s blog, we explain what’s happening … [Read more...] about Treating Spine Pressure When Bending
Dietary Tips Before, During And After Spine Surgery
When it comes to your spine surgery, you’re not going to be able to control every single factor, but there are certainly some things you can control before, during and after your operation. One such factor is your diet. In today’s blog, we are going to share some tips to improve your diet before you … [Read more...] about Dietary Tips Before, During And After Spine Surgery
5 Lifestyle Tweaks To Keep Back Pain At Bay
Research shows that small changes are more likely to stick than radical adjustments. It’s why experts recommend that you make gradual changes to diet and exercise regimens, because radically changing your normal routine can make it harder for those changes to become long-term habits. This same … [Read more...] about 5 Lifestyle Tweaks To Keep Back Pain At Bay