Children will likely always need backpacks during their school years to lug around books and other essentials, plus a few extra accessories. Constantly carrying around a fully loaded backpack isn’t good for a developing spine. However, there are some common […]
A spine fracture is a break in a bone. The break can cause one or more bones of the spine to collapse and may contribute to issues with supporting discs and nearby nerve roots. These fractures occur most often in […]
Whether spine surgery involves a minimally invasive procedure with smaller incisions or traditional open surgery with a larger incision to access the affected area, the surgical site will need to be taken care of properly as tissues heal. While spine […]
Back pain isn’t a common symptom of breast cancer, but it can be a sign it has spread (metastasized). In some cases, spine-related pain convinces patients to go to the doctor under the assumption something is going on with their […]
Despite being the second most common bone disease behind osteoporosis, most people aren’t familiar with Paget’s disease since it’s often assumed to be arthritis, although it’s not unusual to have no symptoms at all when living with this condition. When […]
The spine is more than bones and joints. Collectively referred to as spinal soft tissues, muscles, ligaments, and tendons located in and around the backbone also play an important role in how the spine functions and moves. An injury to […]
Secured by 31 butterfly-shaped vertebrae, the spinal cord is a complex structure that can be affected by many different types of injuries. Such injuries are often classified as contusions or compressions, broad terms that can be used to describe an […]
Produced by the endocrine glands, hormones are messengers that send signals to the rest of the body to control things like metabolism. Over time, the production of some hormones naturally decreases. Age-related changes are also linked in part to many […]
It’s understandable to want to get back to what’s considered “normal” for you following spine surgery as quickly as possible. However, not heeding the advice of your rehab therapist or pushing yourself beyond what’s recommended could result in frustrating and […]