An X-ray is the most common imaging technique used in a healthcare setting during the diagnostic process because it can highlight so many different issues. So if your doctor has ordered an X-ray of your spine, what might they be looking for? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at some of the … [Read more...] about What Can Be Diagnosed During A Spinal X-Ray?
Do These 4 Things Each Day To Build A Healthier Spine
Everyone wants to have a healthy spine and body, but not everyone wants to work for it. That said, you don’t need to hit the gym for three hours every day in order to have a healthy spine! There are four little things you can do each day to build a stronger back. In today’s blog, we take a look at … [Read more...] about Do These 4 Things Each Day To Build A Healthier Spine
How To Care For Your Spine After A Car Accident
Thousands of people are involved in car accidents each and every day in the United States, and automobile collisions are one of the more common reasons why people visit a spine specialist. That’s because even at relatively low speeds, your spine oftentimes bears the brunt of the stress that occurs … [Read more...] about How To Care For Your Spine After A Car Accident
6 Common Restrictions After Spine Surgery
Your spine handles a lot of pressure when you’re moving and even when you’re sitting, and if your back is in a weakened state as a result of a recent surgery, you will need to be especially mindful about avoiding certain actions that could compromise the health of your recovering spine. Surgeons do … [Read more...] about 6 Common Restrictions After Spine Surgery
What Are Some Alternatives To Spine Surgery?
Spine surgeons are trained to find a solution to a patient’s pain using the least invasive method, meaning that although surgery may have a high likelihood of success when it comes to treating your underlying issue, if there’s a chance we can achieve those same results without a surgical procedure, … [Read more...] about What Are Some Alternatives To Spine Surgery?
6 Common Signs Of A Failed Spinal Surgery
You expect a spinal procedure to either help completely resolve your symptoms or greatly reduce your discomfort, and that’s what happens for the majority of people. It may take weeks or months of rehabilitation, but most people notice a significant improvement in their condition following their … [Read more...] about 6 Common Signs Of A Failed Spinal Surgery
7 Tips For Controlling Pain Following Spinal Surgery
Spine surgery, no matter how small, is a traumatic experience for your body, and odds are that some pain and discomfort will be present following your operation as your body works to heal. Nobody likes to be in pain, so we work with all of our patients to help reduce their discomfort and make it as … [Read more...] about 7 Tips For Controlling Pain Following Spinal Surgery
What Happens Before, During & After A Spinal Injection?
If you’re having trouble completing your physical therapy exercises or conservative techniques have become less effective at treating your back pain, your doctor may recommend a more hands-on treatment in the form of a spinal injection. These spinal injections deliver anti-inflammatory and numbing … [Read more...] about What Happens Before, During & After A Spinal Injection?