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vitamin D and your spine
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Vitamin D and Your Spine

Did you know that taking a vitamin D supplement may help reduce your back pain? Also known as the “sunshine pill”, vitamin D supplements have

Types of spinal injections
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Types of Spinal Injections

Did you know that spinal injections are used to both diagnose and treat back pain? Spinal specialists may use a spinal injection to determine the

3 signs of a slipped disc
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3 Signs of a Slipped Disc

While back pain is a relatively common problem that is not always cause for concern, there are a few types of back pain that could

When surgery for sciatica is needed
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When Surgery is Needed for Sciatica

The sciatic nerve starts in the spinal cord and travels down each leg, making it the longest nerve in the human body. Unfortunately when this

Minimally Invasive Scoliosis surgery
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Minimally-Invasive Scoliosis Surgery

Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal left to right curvature of the spine. Depending on the severity of the curvature, scoliosis can cause

why does my tailbone hurt
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Why Does my Tailbone Hurt?

Although humans don’t have tails, we do have a tailbone. Known formally as coccyx, the tailbone is a triangular bone composed of 3-5 bony segments

Foods that help with back pain
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Foods that Help with Back Pain

Did you know that there are certain foods that can help alleviate back pain? While diet alone cannot cure back pain and spinal conditions, it

Types of spine surgery
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Types of Spine Surgery

If you have been suffering from back pain and have exhausted a number of non-surgical treatment options, then your spinal specialist may recommend spinal surgery.

How To exercise with chronic back pain
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How to Exercise with Chronic Back Pain

Exercise has a number of benefits to your overall health, such as maintaining your weight, improving organ function, and strengthening the musculoskeletal system. Although exercise

when is spinal surgery needed
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When Spine Surgery is Needed

If you have been dealing with chronic back pain, chances are you are looking for ways to effectively reduce the frequency or severity of your

Do I have a herniated disc
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Do I Have a Herniated Disc?

Back pain can have a variety of causes which can make it difficult to determine why your back is hurting. Sometimes back pain can even

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