Spinal stenosis is one of the most common problems that leads to back or neck pain. Here, we discuss a few details that may help you recognize and get appropriate care to restore optimal mobility and comfort. What is spinal stenosis? Stenosis is a term that describes the narrowing of an area. Spinal stenosis is …Read More
Living in a cold-weather area, we can expect any number of unexpected complaints. Sciatica is one of them. If you live with the symptoms of sciatica, you may know very well that your overall sense of wellness degrades when the temperature drops. But is this just an old wives’ tale, or is there something to …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
The spine has several segments. They are ultimately categorized into the lumbar spine (low back), the thoracic spine (mid back) and the cervical spine (neck). In any one of these areas, it is possible for the intervertebral discs, the cushions that sit between each bone, or vertebrae, to wear down. When a disc wears down, …Read More
The number of diabetes diagnoses in America has risen substantially over the past several years. This has created a particular need for attention in all sub-specialties, including surgery. The effects of diabetes on the tissues of the body and on the body’s natural healing response present a challenge for surgeons. Therefore, it is vital that …Read More
It isn’t easy to live with persistent back or neck pain. According to statistics, spinal pain still accounts for a high percentage of missed days of work. Moreover, chronic stiffness, soreness, and tenderness in the back and neck can severely diminish a person’s quality of life. It comes as no surprise that many people seek …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
If there is a back surgery such as a laminectomy or spinal fusion on your horizon, you may be overwhelmed. It’s natural to have pre-surgery jitters even if you don’t currently have a procedure on the books; you just know that back surgery is inevitable. You may have felt that you had little control over …Read More
The spine endures quite a bit on a daily basis. We do what we can to avoid injury when faced with certain circumstances. For instance, many people engage in physical exercise to tone and strengthen the muscles that support the spine and do so only after warming up. There are many ways throughout the day …Read More
Scoliosis is usually a condition that is discovered during childhood. This abnormal spinal curvature often affects children and teens who are still in the active stages of physical development. However, it should not be assumed that there is no risk for scoliosis to initially occur in adulthood. Adult scoliosis is a real probability and one …Read More
