Youth sports are a fantastic way to keep kids active and help them meet new friends, but athletic activity can also be hard on a growing body. In fact, a recent study found that low back pain occurs in approximately 10-15 percent of young athletes, which means millions of kids are dealing with back … [Read more...] about Preventing And Treating Back Pain In Adolescent Athletes
How To Treat Spinal Muscle Pain
A variety of muscles help to displace stress and stabilize your spine as you move, and considering all the movements they make in a day, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they can end up suffering an injury. Spinal muscle strains and tears are pretty common, especially in active individuals who … [Read more...] about How To Treat Spinal Muscle Pain
How To Care For Someone With A Suspected Spinal Cord Injury Until Help Arrives
Summer is on the horizon, and that means we’ll soon be entering what’s known as severe spinal trauma season. Car accidents happen at all times of year, but the summer weather means people will be traveling at higher rates of speed, and when you couple it with other outdoor activities like swimming, … [Read more...] about How To Care For Someone With A Suspected Spinal Cord Injury Until Help Arrives
Why Managing Your Back Pain Just Might Save Your Life
As if we needed another reason to take care of lingering spine pain, a new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine suggests that severe untreated back pain could be linked to an increased death risk. Interestingly, the link was only found in women who suffered from severe … [Read more...] about Why Managing Your Back Pain Just Might Save Your Life
How To Convince Someone To Seek Medical Treatment For Their Back Pain
When someone close to us is in pain or dealing with a difficult situation, we want to help them any way we can. Unfortunately, people aren’t always receptive to help. Sometimes they believe they know what’s best for their body, while other times they simply don’t want to feel like they are being a … [Read more...] about How To Convince Someone To Seek Medical Treatment For Their Back Pain
How To Treat Long-Lasting Back Pain
Back pain comes in many different forms. Maybe you overdid it planting the garden or you tweaked something while you were jogging and now you’re dealing with some spinal discomfort. These types of mild spine pain are typically short-lived when treated with simple conservative options like rest, … [Read more...] about How To Treat Long-Lasting Back Pain
5 Tips For Staying Positive During Your Spine Surgery Recovery
Spine surgery is so often viewed as a significant physical undertaking, and while it certainly is physically challenging on your health, it also takes a large toll on your mental health. Having a positive and healthy mindset throughout your spinal rehabilitation can actually benefit your physical … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Staying Positive During Your Spine Surgery Recovery
Spring Cleaning For Your Spine
Like your home, odds are your spine could probably use a little spring cleaning after a long winter and on the heels of a pandemic. Dust off the cobwebs and work towards a better and healthier version of your spine this spring. In today’s blog, we share some tips for how you can give your spine a … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning For Your Spine