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?
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
How Diagnostic Injections Can Help Pinpoint Spinal Issues
When you think of the diagnostic process at a medical appointment, your mind probably jumps directly to a physical exam performed by a physician or medical imaging, like an X-ray, MRI or CT scan. These are the most common techniques that doctors use to reach a specific diagnosis, but they are far … [Read more...] about How Diagnostic Injections Can Help Pinpoint Spinal Issues
What Are The Most Effective Alternatives To Spine Surgery?
A spinal procedure can be incredibly effective at helping you find relief from your underlying condition, but because no surgery goes perfectly every single time, and because an operation is a physical trauma on your body, most spine specialists will try to pursue other treatment methods before … [Read more...] about What Are The Most Effective Alternatives To Spine Surgery?
How To Treat Adjacent Segment Disease
Adjacent segment disease is a condition that can develop in the spine in the wake of a previous surgery, oftentimes spinal fusion. When hardware is inserted into the spine to provide extra support and stability, it changes how stress is dispersed through the spine, and this change can lead to issues … [Read more...] about How To Treat Adjacent Segment Disease
Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Surgery Explained
A corpectomy is a surgical procedure that removes damaged vertebrae and intervertebral discs that are compressing spinal nerves or your spinal cord. Anterior means that the procedure is performed from the front of the body, and cervical tells us that we’re operating on the topmost portion of your … [Read more...] about Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Surgery Explained
5 Activities To Avoid If You Have A Herniated Disc
A herniated disc is one of the more common types of spinal conditions that we see on a regular basis, and while we are familiar with managing and treating them, most patients aren’t. That can be problematic, because if you’re not sure how to protect your spine while you have a herniated disc, you … [Read more...] about 5 Activities To Avoid If You Have A Herniated Disc