Children are always going to be active, and with activity comes injury. Spine injuries during adolescence can be even more problematic than in adulthood because our vertebrae and spinal structures are still developing and growing. Today, we’re going to look at some of the common causes of back injuries in children, and we’re going to […]
Archives for May 2017
Running Can Improve Your Spine Health
As we’ve talked about on the blog before, excess weight can lead to extra stress on your spine. Over time, this can lead to problems like degenerative disc disease or herniated discs. Getting to a more manageable weight can help take some stress off your spine, but new findings suggest we might be able to […]
Herniated Disc Surgery Isn’t Just For The Young
More than 90 percent of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their life, and for many, that pain becomes chronic because they don’t take active steps to control the problem. As we get older, our discs naturally wear down and they become more predisposed to shifting from their natural position. When this […]
Returning To Work After Back Surgery
Nobody likes to miss time from work because of an injury, and return-to-work dates are oftentimes some of the first questions we receive when talking with a patient about surgery. It’s completely reasonable that you want to get back to work and continue making money for your family, but you can’t ignore your health, or […]
