Inflammation is one of the most common factors in back pain onset. When an area of your spine becomes inflamed, there is less space for key spinal nerves to traverse without irritation. Calming this inflammation is oftentimes key for controlling symptoms, but what are some of the best ways to limit … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Reducing Spinal Inflammation
How Long Will I Be Unable To Work After Spine Surgery?
Spine surgery is a major trauma on your back and body, so you’re not going to be able to return to work the day after your operation. That said, we know that your job is how you make a living, so we understand that you’re going to want to get back to work and continue earning a paycheck as soon as … [Read more...] about How Long Will I Be Unable To Work After Spine Surgery?
5 Mistakes People Make When Managing Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common reasons why people head to the doctor’s office or miss some time from work, and if you’re dealing with back pain, you want to make sure that you treat it correctly so that it doesn’t linger. Unfortunately, many people oftentimes approach their spine condition … [Read more...] about 5 Mistakes People Make When Managing Back Pain
Will I Need Surgery After My Whiplash Injury?
A whiplash injury occurs when your head and neck are violently thrust in one direction. If you are unexpectedly tackled from behind in a football game or you are rear ended by a driver who couldn’t stop in time, the abrupt force can cause your head to snap backwards or forwards, traumatizing the … [Read more...] about Will I Need Surgery After My Whiplash Injury?
4 Common Bone Diseases Of The Spine
Strong bones are essential for living an active lifestyle long into your golden years. We can work to improve the health of our bones by eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise, but not all bone diseases are completely preventable. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at some common … [Read more...] about 4 Common Bone Diseases Of The Spine
4 Things Not To Do When Your Back Starts Hurting
We want to put an end to back pain as soon as it starts, but sometimes we unknowingly end up prolonging pain or making it worse because of our actions after discomfort sets in. You probably have a pretty good idea of what you should do if your back starts hurting, but you also want to be aware of … [Read more...] about 4 Things Not To Do When Your Back Starts Hurting
What Is Cervical Spinal Facet Disease?
Along that back portion of your vertebrae sit your spinal facet joints, and they help to provide stability and motion to the spinal column. Very little motion takes place between individual facet joint segments, but when the joints in the column work in unison, you’ll be able to twist and bend your … [Read more...] about What Is Cervical Spinal Facet Disease?
Nutritional Tips For Healthy Spinal Joints
While our spinal joints may not get as much attention as larger joints in our body like our hips or knees, we still need to take some steps to preserve their health so that we have comfortable spinal movement long into our golden years. And while staying physically active and exercising are two key … [Read more...] about Nutritional Tips For Healthy Spinal Joints