Spinal fractures occur when a vertebrae becomes overloaded with stress. Oftentimes this occurs during moments of direct trauma, like in a car accident or while playing sports. That being said, spinal fractures can occur during much more mundane activities, especially as we get older and our bones get weaker. Actions like falling a short distance […]
Archives for February 2017
The Effects Of Traumatic Brain Injuries In Children
The effects of a traumatic brain injury can be devastating, but they can be even more problematic when the occur in children whose brains are still developing as they grow. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 250,000 children and adolescents aged 19 and under suffer a TBI each year during sports, […]
What Is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome?
Failed back surgery syndrome, as the name implies, describes the outcome of a spinal surgery operation that does not go as the patient and provider had hoped. It’s more of a term than an actual syndrome, but a failed spinal operation generally gets the classification “FBSS.” Today, we take a closer look at why spine […]
Tiger Woods Withdraws From Dubai Open With Back Spasms
After Tiger Woods struggled to an opening round 77, fans were wondering if he could make a charge on Friday to make the cut. However, they didn’t get the chance to see Woods golf, as the 41-year-old professional withdrew from competition, citing back spasms. Woods is familiar with back issues, as he’s undergone multiple microdiscectomy […]
