The online world is awash with information claiming that being overweight needn’t be “unhealthy”. Those advancing this claim are, no doubt, thinking of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, primarily. But there is no question that carrying more weight than is naturally supported by your skeletal system creates another type of health problem. Your joints and cartilage…
You’re reading because you’re either contemplating spinal fusion therapy or you’re scheduled for it. You probably have more than a few questions but in this post, we’re addressing FAQs concerning recovery following the procedure. Here, we’ll cover what you need to know about spinal fusion therapy, recovery duration and quality and your role in the…
Surgery is a traumatic experience that the body undergoes in order to correct an anomaly which has caused pain. But as the popular saying goes, “no pain, no gain”. You need to go through the surgery part to get to the resolution. But there’s a way to get through it more successfully. Recovering from spinal…
We are a sedentary people. Sadly, many of us spend at least 5 days of 7 sitting in office chairs that aren’t doing our spines any favors. And we’re sitting in offices for 65% of those 5 days. In addition, we sit in transit, cars, at home and elsewhere most of the time. But we’re…
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is growing in popularity. Patients, having discovered this surgical method, are increasingly seeking it out. If you’re anticipating surgery for a back condition and have been looking into MISS, you’re exploring the question, “minimally invasive spine surgery – how does it work?”. And you’re probably wondering why it’s suddenly become…
Over 50 and living with a pain in the neck? You may have cervical spondylotic myelopathy, a condition arising from the wear and tear associated with aging. So, let’s find out about this condition and see if that pain in the neck isn’t cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Spinal Cord Compression As we age, the structures of…
Upper back pain is usually the result of injury, posture problems or overuse of muscles. Most cases of upper back pain can be treated with rest, gentle stretching and exercise and various forms of physical therapy. This part of your back extends from just under the lowest rib of your ribcage to the cervical region…
The spine’s starring role in the body doesn’t mean it’s immune to injury. Some of those injuries are extremely serious and can lead to chronic pain. The vertebral compression fracture is one such injury, caused by the collapse of a vertebra or vertebrae. Sometimes referred to as a spinal compression fracture, a collapsed vertebra can…
Minimally invasive surgery has steadily been changing the face of traditional surgery since the 1980s, when it entered the mainstream. And today, with the internet acting as a gateway to all kinds of information, patients are more knowledgeable than ever. This has led to a convergence of advancements in medicine and patient demand. And that…
Holiday cleaning is what a lot of people do to get their homes prepared for visitors during the Holiday Season. And if you’re hesitating because you’re concerned about your back, here’s some good news – it can help! Let’s read about 4 ways that Holiday cleaning can be good for your back. Maybe this weekend…