Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and while it typically marks the beginning of the holiday season, it is also the start of a stretch of time that can be incredibly hard on your spine. However, if you’re smart about how you approach the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, we’re confident that … [Read more...] about Caring For Your Spine From Thanksgiving Through Christmas
Your spinal discs act as spongy cushions between your vertebrae that help to facilitate movement. These discs work optimally when they are hydrated and more flexible, but due to stress and aging, our discs can become thinner and more brittle. When this happens, discs can shift out of place, … [Read more...] about 6 Tips For Rehydrating Your Spinal Discs
Labor Day is fast approaching, and that means many students will soon be moving into their dorm room or heading back to campus for another year at college. Whatever the college experience holds for you, know that if you’re not careful, your time at university can also be quite hard on your spine. In … [Read more...] about How College Students Can Protect Their Spine Health On Campus
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?
Spine surgery is typically viewed as the final option for patients who have not had success treating back pain through conservative methods. Back surgery usually yields fantastic results, but for a small portion of patients, surgery doesn’t put an end to their pain like they had hoped. In today’s … [Read more...] about What To Do If Spine Surgery Doesn’t Cure Your Pain
Your spine is a very complex system consisting of a plethora of muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones, so sometimes it’s hard to determine exactly what’s causing your pain. Spinal muscle issues are a very common cause of back pain, and typically they respond well to treatment, but it’s not always … [Read more...] about Is My Neck Pain Caused By a Muscular Issue?
The calendar has turned to November, and that means the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. And while that’s not all bad here in Minnesota, as it also means it will soon be the right conditions for downhill skiing or pond hockey, the colder weather can also increase our risk … [Read more...] about 4 Tips For Protecting Your Spine As The Weather Gets Colder
Every so often we like to share stories about new technologies and innovations in the spine care community, and a new device being studied by researchers at the University of Cambridge could be the next big thing when it comes to helping patients find relief from chronic or severe back pain. … [Read more...] about Inflatable Implant Could Help Cure Severe Back Pain Without Surgery
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