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
Treating Disintegrated Discs In The Spine
Our spinal discs help to provide mobility to our spinal column, but because they help to handle stress during movement, they are also prone to injury. Recently, we learned that Grammy-award winner Adele was dealing with immense pain due to a disintegrated disc in her spinal column. But what is a … [Read more...] about Treating Disintegrated Discs In The Spine
4 Early Warning Signs Of A Spine Problem
For the vast majority of health conditions, the sooner an issue is caught and identified, the better the treatment outcomes will be, and the same is typically said for conditions of the spine. It pays to know some of the potential warning signs of an issue so that you can bring them up to your … [Read more...] about 4 Early Warning Signs Of A Spine Problem
What You Should Know About Opioids And Spine Surgery
Even when minimally invasive techniques are used, spine surgery is a major trauma for your spine and the nearby muscles and tissues that are cut during the completion of the procedure. Because of this necessary damage to the soft tissues and the work that is being done on your spine, you can expect … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Opioids And Spine Surgery
These 5 Movements Can Promote A Healthy Spine
Our bodies were designed to move, and it’s this movement and activity that helps to strengthen structures and ensure they develop as expected. It’s also why we usually preach that movement in the form of exercise or physical therapy can be so beneficial for treating a number of different spinal … [Read more...] about These 5 Movements Can Promote A Healthy Spine
What Are The Symptoms Of Benign Spinal Tumors?
The presence of a spinal tumor can be a potentially life threatening issue, and even when the growths are benign, they can cause a number of problems for your spinal health, so it’s imperative that they are treated as soon as possible. That’s easier said than done though, because many people aren’t … [Read more...] about What Are The Symptoms Of Benign Spinal Tumors?
The Surprising Side Effects Of Untreated Spine Pain
Some people assume that if they can ignore or power through physical discomfort, they aren’t all that affected by the condition. Unfortunately, physical pain oftentimes causes some side effects that aren’t always easy to see, and that can lead to more issues down the road. In today’s blog, we … [Read more...] about The Surprising Side Effects Of Untreated Spine Pain