Back pain is often seen as just a physical injury, but oftentimes there’s more too it than just that. Back injuries can prevent us form doing the activities we love, they can keep us out of work and they can leave us yearning for the mobility we once had. All of that can take a […]
A Closer Look At Neck Injuries In College Sports
Athletes twist and turn their spines during athletic competition, so it stands to reason that back injuries are pretty common, especially at the collegiate level. Recently, a study published in Spine decided to take a closer look at when, where and how these injuries occurred among college athletes. In today’s blog, we take a closer […]
Healthy Resolutions For Your Spine In The New Year
The new year is almost upon us, and that means it’s time to think about some of the healthy changes we want to make in 2020. When you’re thinking about your resolutions for this new year, we challenge you to keep your spine in mind. Below, we share some tips for helping protect and strengthen […]
How To Treat Compressed Spinal Nerves
Your spinal cord consists of a collection of nerves that relay incoming and outgoing messages between the brain and the rest of your body. The cord is covered by protective layers called meninges, but that doesn’t mean it’s unable to become damaged. When a vertebral disc or another spinal structure pushes up against or irritates […]
What Is Cervical Myelopathy And How Is It Treated?
Myelopathy is a nervous system disorder that results from trauma or compression to the spinal cord. When the problem is housed in your neck, this is known as cervical myelopathy. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at why cervical myelopathy develops, what symptoms it brings and how to treat the problem. Causes and […]
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