Only 2 to 5 percent of all spinal injuries occur among children. Even so, such injuries in kids, adolescents, and teens often present unique challenges, especially if they need spine surgery. Beverly Hills patients aren’t always able to clearly verbalize […]
Spine injuries can be physically and emotionally demanding on your body. The muscles and joints that support your spine are handling the stress of the injury, and you may find yourself faced with added anxiety. Fatigue can also be caused […]
Knowing most instances of neck pain are due to some type of muscle strain won’t do much to make a “kink” any less distracting. The resulting discomfort can range from a mild annoyance to a sensation that’s persistent and painful. […]
Intimacy doesn’t have to end just because of back pain if you discuss your concerns with your doctor. It may be a difficult subject to bring up, but doing so may mean a return to a normal sex life. Maintaining […]
Most people choosing to undergo back surgery expect to reach a point where their discomfort is completely gone, minimal, or manageable. In many cases, this is the outcome most patients enjoy. Though some types of back surgery, such as spinal […]
Available in elastic and rigid forms, back braces are sometimes worn while a spine is healing from an injury to limit movement in the affected area. You may also wear a brace if you have a job requiring heavy lifting. […]
Common in athletes, stress fractures affecting the spine can also be the result of overuse that doesn’t involve any type of sports-related activity. Usually occurring in the lower back, spinal stress fractures (spondylolysis) are tiny cracks that develop when too […]
Damage to any part of the spine or any of the 31 pairs of nerves that go from the spinal cord to the rest of the body is referred to as a spine injury or spinal cord injury. Any issues […]
Some people with ongoing back or joint pain claim to know when the weather is changing based on their level of discomfort. This is just one of several common myths associated with cold weather-related pain that have been around for […]