There’s nothing like the thrill of a road trip as a quick getaway from the stress of everyday life. However, you may not be able to escape occasional back pain, especially if you plan to do a lot of driving. […]
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal that occurs during the aging process or as a result of injury to the vertebrae. The decrease in available space along the spine is caused by arthritic changes, the development of […]
Exercise is an important component in leading a healthy lifestyle, and people with spinal deformities can reap the benefits of engaging in regular, physical activity. When starting a new exercise plan, there are a few guidelines that individuals with spinal […]
As nice as a professional massage can be, it’s not always something you can easily squeeze into your busy schedule or something everyone can afford on a regular basis. However, spine surgeons in Los Angeles note, you can still effectively […]
Whether you prefer Beethoven or Taylor Swift, there’s evidence to suggest that the music you like may work as a non-surgical spine therapy to help you manage your chronic pain. The concept of using music to soothe patients isn’t new–it’s […]
New recommendations for how sports-related spine injuries are treated, especially among high school and college athletes, calls for a change in procedure coupled with more rigorous standards. The most striking recommendation from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association centers around the […]
Minimally invasive spinal surgery is an operative procedure that is characterized by the use of a small incision and a laparoscopic device. The laparoscope is placed into the incision and allows the physician to view the operative site and insert […]
More and more individuals today spend most of their working hours at a desk in front of a computer. Prolonged sitting and holding the head forward in order to view a monitor screen often result in chronic neck and back […]
Out of the nearly 60 million Americans who experience back pain, only five percent will need surgery. While this is good news if you’re hoping to avoid surgery for relief of your back or neck pain, there are times when […]