If spine surgery is in your future, take comfort in knowing Santa Monica spine surgeons typically take every possible precaution to prevent infections during the healing and recovery process. Surgical site infection (SSI), where foreign bodies get into the wound […]
About 3 million new cases of scoliosis are diagnosed each year in the United States, often just prior to puberty in children 10 to 12 years old. Affecting about 2-3 percent of the population, scoliosis is characterized by a sideways […]
Made up of cell groups called the choroid plexus, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a colorless fluid located around the brain and spinal cord. The body has about two-thirds of a cup of this fluid. The purpose of CSF is to […]
With a general fitness or workout routine that’s not therapeutic in nature, most people tend to focus on overall tone. Others may turn their attention to abdominal muscles, hamstrings, pecs, obliques, or core muscle groups that support the spine and […]
Going to see a spine surgeon is an important step in seeking welcome relief from back, neck, or radiating nerve pain. However, appointments involve more than just getting a thorough physical examination and having a series of diagnostic tests. Since […]
Intermedullary tumors are a subgroup of tumors that develop within the structure of the spinal cord. Considered rare, tumors of this nature account for 2 to 4 percent of all tumors that affect the central nervous system. The good news […]
Vitamin D does many important things within the body that may benefit the spine and the parts that support it, including increasing the ability to absorb the calcium needed for optimal bone health. Because it’s not always possible to get […]
Most people experience back pain at one time or another. However, the way the resulting aches and pains are diagnosed or treated will depend on the specific part of the spine they affect. Location may also play a role in […]
The human spine is a uniquely durable and flexible structure that’s normally able to handle daily movements with remarkable precision. However, it does occasionally need some attention. The good news is most spine-related aches and pains are related to muscle […]