Most of the time, back pain is only a distraction for maybe a week or so, but if you reach a point where your spine-related discomfort occurs on a regular basis, it could seriously affect your life at home. The […]
More than a million spine-related procedures are performed each year to address everything from unstable spines to nerve compression affecting mobility and quality of life. When performing such operations, Santa Monica spine surgeons typically take every precaution possible to avoid […]
Advances in technology have made spine surgery less invasive thanks to techniques that allow for smaller incisions and less disruption to nearby tissues and nerves. Robotic-assisted surgery is a related type of technology that has reduced the risk of human […]
It only takes a second or two to fall and land on your lower back. Most of the time, the resulting sharp, intense pain in the affected area is a temporary inconvenience. However, if your tailbone, which is the bone […]
Many different soft tissues work together to provide direct or indirect support to the spine, including thick, connective tissues called ligaments. Specifically, there are 14 main ligaments running from the top to the bottom of the spine that control flexion, […]
The spine’s 33 vertebrae, 23 discs, and supporting soft tissues are capable of handling certain amounts of stress. However, there are times when the spinal cord itself becomes damaged. In fact, approximately 250,000 Americans have some type of spinal cord […]
If you have back pain that comes on suddenly now and then, you’ve probably used some variation of the expression “knots in your back” to describe this type of discomfort, but what does it mean to have a “knot” in […]
Vertigo is a sense of spinning dizziness or a feeling like you’re about to lose your balance, and it’s associated with a wide range of conditions. While usually linked to inner ear infections, vertigo may also be caused by issues […]
When you think of activities that may contribute to back pain, hunting might not be the first one that pops into your head. However, sitting in a tree stand isn’t easy on the spine and the muscles that support it. […]