Since laptops have gained popularity over the last several years, people have been using them for nearly every form of communication, as entertainment venues, for completing schoolwork and for conducting business. As the devices’ usage increases, individuals are becoming more […]
When back surgery is necessary to correct spinal deformities, stabilize and strengthen the spine, or facilitate a fusion, implants are often inserted to achieve one or more of these goals. While the design of the spinal implant matters, so does […]
Patients who diligently attend physical therapy sessions after back surgery are more likely to experience optimal benefits during recovery. The exercises implemented by physical therapy professionals are designed to strengthen the muscles surrounding the operative site and prevent the area […]
Heading back to school is an exciting time for many young people. Whether a child is starting his or her first day of kindergarten or a young adult is heading off to college for the first time, the beginning of […]
Normally associated with the sudden “whipping” or jolting motions common during car accidents, whiplash can occur during any instance when your neck suddenly moves backward and forward. The intensity of those movements often affects muscles and joints within the cervical […]
Living with chronic back pain is not only physically draining, but it can have a significant negative impact on people’s psychological wellbeing. Patients who see themselves facing futures filled with pain and decreased mobility often suffer from depression. Also, individuals […]
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that often occurs as people age. It is most commonly seen in the lower back, or lumbar region, but it can also develop along the neck, or cervical spine. The decreased […]
What you consider excruciating lower back pain may be described by someone else with the same issue as a mild discomfort. Since back and neck pain can be highly subjective in terms of how someone describes their level of pain, […]
Neck surgery is often a last resort after other treatments (rest, OTC medications, prescription painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy) have failed to produce meaningful relief. Here are a few indicators it might be time to speak with a board-certified orthopedic […]