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Great Exercises for Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints in the United States, affecting millions of people each year. If you are one of
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New Year’s Resolutions for Your Spine
It’s that time of year again! As the old saying goes, “Out with the old and in with the new.” New Years resolutions are a
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Top 6 Types of Spinal Surgery
Spinal surgery is a common procedure that can be done to relieve pain in the back or neck. If you have been experiencing neck or
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7 Common Causes of Sciatica Pain
A lot of people suffer from sciatica pain. It can be debilitating and make movement difficult. But if you know what is causing the problem,
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5 Causes of Morning Back Pain
Morning back pain can be a frustrating, and sometimes debilitating experience. If you wake up in the morning with back pain, there’s a good chance
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What is Radiculopathy?
The spine is the most complex anatomy in the human body. It houses and protects our spinal cord, which connects to every organ in the
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What is Bamboo Spine?
Many people find bamboo to be a beautiful plant because of its slender, smooth structure. However, this structure is not as appreciated when applied to
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5 Common Myths About Back Pain
Back pain is a common ailment, with the CDC estimating that more than 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their
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7 Things You Should Know Before Receiving a Spinal Injection
There are many reasons why someone might need a spinal injection. These injections are often used to diagnose and/or treat chronic conditions of the spine.
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Symptoms of a Herniated Disc in the Lumbar & Cervical Spine
As spine specialists, we see many patients who come in with the same complaint – a herniated disc. However, they don’t always realize that is
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How a Patient’s Age Affects Spinal Surgery for Back Pain
Many people don’t think about age as a factor when considering surgical treatments for back pain, but spinal specialists know that age is one of
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Bone Grafts for Spinal Fusion: What You Need to Know
One of the most common spinal surgery procedures is spinal fusion. This surgery is used to repair spinal disorders that can’t be corrected with non-surgical
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5 Reasons Your Neck Hurts (And How to Fix It!)
Do you have neck pain? If so, you are not alone. According to a study by the American Chiropractic Association, neck pain is one of
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The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Spine Surgeon
There are many things you should think about before selecting the best spine surgeon. You want to make sure they have experience, qualifications, and reviews.
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Scoliosis vs. Kyphosis: Types of Spinal Curves
The human spine runs from the base of the head all the way down to the tailbone between the buttocks. Structurally speaking, the bones that
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Exercising After Spine Surgery: Do’s & Don’ts
One of the best things you can do after having spine surgery is to keep moving. However, you also don’t want to jeopardize your recovery
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5 Summertime Activities That Can Cause Back Pain
For many, summertime is an opportunity to enjoy various outdoor activities. For some, however, trying to enjoy these activities can be difficult due to back
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Are You a Sitting Duck for Back Pain?
Modern society favors inactivity and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys note that as many as 70% of people spend 6 or more hours
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Is Your Back Pain Caused by Lyme Disease?
Back pain can have a number of different causes. One potential cause that you may not immediately think about is Lyme disease. Lyme disease tends
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The Limitations of Spinal Surgery
Nowadays, medical technology has come so far that many types of degenerative conditions can be corrected through surgery. While surgery may or may not solve
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Things You Didn’t Know About Your Tailbone
While most human anatomy can be traced to a specific function, there are certain body parts that are more mysterious. One mysterious body part is
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Is Your Back Causing Your Foot Pain?
“The foot bone’s connected to the leg bone, the leg bone’s connected to the knee bone, the knee bone’s connected to the thigh bone…” Most
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Common Causes of Chronic Neck Pain
Neck pain is unfortunately common and Spine-Health estimates that as many as 15% of Americans experience neck pain for at least one full day every
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Types of Spinal Tumors
Spinal tumors are rare. In fact, it is estimated by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke that only about 10-15% of central nervous
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What is Physiatry?
Back and neck pain are unfortunately common. Although the most common cause of back and neck pain is a torn or pulled muscle and/or ligament,
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Laminotomy vs. Laminectomy: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to spinal surgery, there are a variety of techniques that your surgeon may use. The technique they choose will depend on factors
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June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month
Did you know that June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month? During the month of June, scoliosis patients, families, physicians, clinicians, institutions, and related businesses are
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How Smoking Can Increase Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is extremely common and is estimated to affect over 3 million Americans every year. One reason why lower back pain is so
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Neurostimulation for Chronic Back Pain
Do you have chronic back pain that is getting in the way of your everyday life? Do you feel like you’ve tried just about everything
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Weight Loss Tips for Back Pain Relief
Believe it or not, weight loss is one effective way to reduce chronic back pain. In fact, research indicates that people who are overweight are