Back pain that’s a regular part of your life can affect everything from how you feel when you first wake up in the morning to your ability to participate in your favorite activities. Many people with spine injuries and their […]
Nearly 300,000 Americans are currently living with spinal cord injuries. Such injuries can be devastating and life-changing. The treatment and management of symptoms related to an injury directly affecting the spinal cord depend largely on the severity of the injury […]
Back injuries and physical therapy (PT) often go hand in hand. PT in all its various forms is one of the most common treatment and recovery recommendations for back injury patients. This is primarily because it’s a highly customized approach […]
Roughly 35 million Americans provide some type of unpaid care to adults 50 or older. Whether you care for an older family member or are a paid healthcare professional, it’s safe to assume you’ve likely experienced spine-related aches and pains […]
Getting dressed is something most people take for granted. However, if you have a back injury, the twisting, reaching, and bending motions that are usually necessary to complete the act of getting dressed can make this routine task very difficult […]
Your body has a sort of biological clock that controls internal processes such as sleep, and this mechanism is referred to as circadian rhythm (CR). It’s no secret that your natural sleep patterns can be affected by things such as […]
Car accidents are the leading cause of spine-related trauma, which may involve severe muscle strain, fractures, disc damage, and whiplash. A common contributing factor to vehicle accidents that can result in spine injuries is distracted driving. In fact, one study […]
When a spine-related injury occurs at work, most people have a desire to get back on the job, even if it’s just to avoid too many missed paychecks. While it’s understandable to want to minimize missed work days, pushing yourself […]
Days missed from work due to injuries cost U.S. employers billions of dollars each year. One of the most common areas of the body affected by such injuries is the spine. Whether it’s slipping on a slick surface or experiencing […]