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
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?
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
When Will My Spine Feel Back To Normal After Surgery?
Spine surgery can be a major step in helping you return to the most functional and pain-free state, but your recovery won’t happen overnight. Most people won’t reach maximum recovery for months or even years after their surgical procedure, but it’s important not to get discouraged by slow progress. … [Read more...] about When Will My Spine Feel Back To Normal After Surgery?
Why Does Your Spine Tingle When You’re Afraid Or Excited?
Halloween is almost here, and if you like strolling through a haunted house with friends or watching a scary movie with the lights off, you may have experienced that spine tingling sensation as the moment gets tense. Some people experience a similar effect when they listen to music, view art or … [Read more...] about Why Does Your Spine Tingle When You’re Afraid Or Excited?
I Fell On My Back – Should I Be Worried?
If you’re up on a ladder cleaning out the gutters or you step on some wet tile near the entryway to work, you may soon find yourself falling. Because of the mechanics of these types of falls, it’s not uncommon for a person to land hard on their butt or their back, and trauma to these areas can be … [Read more...] about I Fell On My Back – Should I Be Worried?
5 Obstacles To A Healthy Recovery After Spine Surgery
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