Screws, plates, and rods are among the common types of hardware patients may have inserted with various spine procedures, usually ones involving some type of fusion. While spine hardware is designed to be durable, there are times when the various […]
Roses and chocolates are nice and sweet. However, these traditional Valentine’s Day gifts won’t do much to help someone with persistent or recurring back pain. If you have someone special in your life who is living with distracting spine-related discomfort […]
Most women don’t realize there may be a connection between certain types of fashion and back health. However, some of the fashion choices you make on a regular basis could be contributing to spine-related aches and pains. As you plan […]
If you’re currently living with some degree of back pain, the foods you eat on a regular basis can play an important role in managing your discomfort and keeping your spine healthy. If you’re not currently among the 30 million […]
If there’s one resolution you should make going into the new year, it’s to keep your spine as healthy as possible. After all, your backbone is responsible for most of your daily movements, although it’s easy to forget about all […]
When reaching a point where the best option for meaningful relief is minimally invasive spinal surgery, Santa Monica patients have several decisions to make. One will be the type of procedure that’s right for each individual. Another important decision will […]
There’s a lot of truth behind the “you are what you eat” concept. This is certainly true when it comes to the bones, joints, and muscles that make up and support the spine. Your spine, like the other structures in […]
Lower back pain accounts for about a third of all work-related disabilities experienced by employees, making back pain the leading cause of job-related disability worldwide. While diligent employers may post signs to encourage proper lifting techniques, workers can’t be monitored […]
On average, workers spend nearly six hours a day sitting at a desk, according to an employee survey conducted by British researchers. The same study found that employees who sit longer were also likely to spend more time sitting when […]