There’s something about the feel of the road that many drivers appreciate. However, long hours sitting in a seat exposed to the vibrations and accelerations involved with time spent in a vehicle can contribute to back pain. In fact, there’s […]
Spinal News, the international news outlet for spine physicians, recently caught up with Dr. Bae to discuss the high points of his career and find out what he thinks the future holds for spinal medicine.Spinal News, the international news outlet […]
When spinal spaces narrow in certain areas, such as the backbone and supporting nerves, it’s referred to as spinal stenosis. Often affecting the lower back and neck, the condition can be a source of localized pain or discomfort felt in […]
Anywhere from 50 to 70 percent of pregnant women experience some degree of back pain. Usually occurring during the later stages of pregnancy, persistent back pain can make it difficult to sleep and cause an assortment of other distracting aches […]
The benefits of your ongoing efforts to keep your spine healthy will become apparent each time you have a day without significant or lingering discomfort. Not all potential sources of spine-related pain can be prevented, and some even require the […]
It may be time to add spinal health conditions to the growing list of not-so-positive things associated with smoking. While smoking doesn’t automatically mean a person will develop spine problems, research suggests it does increase susceptibility to back pain, which […]
The choice to have spinal surgery can be difficult, but it’s not the only major decision you need to make. Once you and your doctor have determined surgery is your best bet for relief, the next step is deciding where you’ll […]
Many people living with back pain are surprised to learn there are some relatively common causes of back pain. Although people of all ages and activity levels experience back discomfort resulting from overuse, degenerative changes, and physical trauma to the […]
Affecting approximately 10 percent of the population, neck pain is rarely associated with life-threatening conditions. In most cases, neck pain subsides within a few weeks, with about 90 percent of people with neck pain reporting no discomfort at all beyond […]