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
Preventing And Treating Back Pain In Adolescent Athletes
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
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
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
Why Certain Foods Can Fuel Back Pain
We often view back pain as a problem that only develops or is worsened by a physical issue. If your back hurts, it must be because you tweaked it at work or tore a muscle playing sports. While these are common causes of back pain, they are hardly the only things that fuel prolonged spinal … [Read more...] about Why Certain Foods Can Fuel Back Pain
5 Helpful Tips For Wearing Your Back Brace
Technological advancements have afforded doctors with the ability to help spine pain sufferers in a number of different ways, but that doesn’t mean that the old methods have to fall by the wayside. One technique that is often seen as an out-of-date treatment option is the spinal brace. With that … [Read more...] about 5 Helpful Tips For Wearing Your Back Brace
