Back pain accounts for the vast majority of days off work. This problem affects millions of people annually and, perhaps due to its prevalence, is often perceived as a normal part of aging. As we say to many of our patients, back pain is not normal at any age. It is an indication of something …Read More
As the novel coronavirus has made its rounds across the country, medicine has had to adapt in numerous ways. The first strategy that was tried was full closure. Since then, we’ve learned more about the virus and how to protect ourselves and each other. In doctor’s offices and other clinical settings, sanitization practices have increased. …Read More
You’ve been having back or neck pain on and off for months, maybe years. You’re not sleeping as well as you could, or you’re not doing the things you’d like to do because of pain. These are serious issues not because they require serious care but because they can have an enormous impact on quality …Read More
Since the COVID-19 outbreak earlier this year, medicine has gotten quite the makeover. In an effort to prevent the spread of the virus, many offices have had to change the way they see patients. As we move forward, we must rethink how various health concerns may be addressed adequately even during times when a face-to-face …Read More
Back pain is such a common complaint these days that many people believe their pain will resolve if given enough time. Instead of turning to a doctor, many people remedy back pain with over-the-counter medications and some degree of rest. According to statistics, back pain is the most common reason for missed work in our …Read More
The holidays have come and gone, which means many of us are just getting settled into new habits that will support our lofty goals for the new year. For many people, that list of goals, or maybe the primary objective, is to take better care of their bodies. This may include eating whole foods rather …Read More
Spinal fusion is a common surgical procedure that Dr. Albert performs regularly. Often, fusions are performed on the lumbar spine. This spinal segment, ranging from L1 to L5, is susceptible to injury because it bears a fair amount of the body’s overall weight. The lumbar spine is involved in support as well as the range …Read More
Osteoporosis is a condition that is often related with the normal aging process. It is also one that is primarily perceived as a women’s health issue. You may not be aware of the detrimental effect that osteoporosis can have on spinal health and the risk of spinal conditions. Here, we discuss what osteoporosis is, who …Read More
What is Spinal Spondylosis? The term “spondylosis” by itself may sound like something you might find in the ocean or a botanical garden. When we add the word spine to it, “spinal spondylosis,” the brain may go to all sorts of places it shouldn’t. We understand that many of the terms used to describe spinal …Read More
The term bone spur describes excess bony structure on existing bone. Therefore, a bone spur in the spinal column involves the growth of extra bone tissue on some part of the spine. The very use of the words “bone” and “spur” together present quite an image. You may imagine a spike of bone protruding either …Read More
