Vitamin D is essential for bone growth and healthy tissue development, and it plays a key role in helping your spine function optimally. Unfortunately, many Americans don’t get enough Vitamin D on a regular basis, and that can affect bone development and put them at a heightened risk for fractures … [Read more...] about How Vitamin D Impacts Your Spine
While x-rays are likely the most well-known imaging technique, the MRI is oftentimes more reliable in helping figure out the true nature of a person’s spine pain. But why exactly would a spine specialist order an MRI, and what can they see with the help of this imaging technique? We explain why an … [Read more...] about What Can A Spine Specialist See On An MRI?
Your spinal cord is made of a collection of nerves that run from your brain to your lumbar spine. It is protected by a spinal column and cerebrospinal fluid, which allows it to move as needed as the body performs physical tasks. In rare instances, the spinal cord can be tethered or attached to part … [Read more...] about Treating A Tethered Spinal Cord In Adults
Spine pain can be extremely costly, and not just in a financial way. Sure, the cost of appointments and treatment can affect you financially, but spine pain can affect you in a number of other ways as well. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at the full cost of spine pain on an … [Read more...] about The True Cost Of Spine Pain
Summer is on the horizon, and that means we’ll soon be entering what’s known as severe spinal trauma season. Car accidents happen at all times of year, but the summer weather means people will be traveling at higher rates of speed, and when you couple it with other outdoor activities like swimming, … [Read more...] about How To Care For Someone With A Suspected Spinal Cord Injury Until Help Arrives
Like your home, odds are your spine could probably use a little spring cleaning after a long winter and on the heels of a pandemic. Dust off the cobwebs and work towards a better and healthier version of your spine this spring. In today’s blog, we share some tips for how you can give your spine a … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning For Your Spine
Preventing surgical site infections in patients undergoing spine surgery isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, according to researchers at the University of Washington. For their research, they looked at 351 infections that developed within 90 days of surgery. These infections were found in a total … [Read more...] about Preventing Surgical Infections Varies By Spine Level
Our bodies are prone to gradual degenerative changes as we age, and in many individuals, this breakdown follows similar patterns. The stress and strain that their spine endures over years of physical activity leads to degenerative changes in their spine, which in turn can cause structures to shift … [Read more...] about How To Treat Schmorl’s Nodes Of The Spine
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