Category Archives: Spinal Injuries

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 at one time or another. Part of the reason for this is due to the […]

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 and, in some instances, painful. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make getting […]

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 daylight savings time or jet lag from flying between time zones, but new research suggests […]

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 of single-driver crashes found that 98 percent of those drivers were distracted. If you’re looking […]

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 to return to your normal routine too soon could do more harm than good. If […]

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 a severe strain from heavy lifting and repetitive movements, there are many ways the backbone […]

It’s not only athletes who tend to “push through” the pain. Chefs, cooks, bartenders, wait staff, and other individuals who work in the food service industry often have a similar approach to managing discomfort. Foot pain is understandably a common issue in the restaurant business, but spine-related problems are just as likely, and ignoring back […]

The bones of the spine have to absorb some degree of stress on a regular basis simply from normal daily movements. Spongy discs with a soft, gel-like center and a harder exterior shell ease some of this stress while also minimizing friction between vertebrae. Should the outside part of one of these discs become torn, […]

Along with the brain, the spinal cord makes up the central nervous system, which is responsible for many of the sensations you feel. This structure, which houses numerous essential nerves, is designed to be resilient thanks to added protection from vertebrae and attached muscles and other soft tissues. However, the spinal cord isn’t indestructible. While […]

Dura mater is one of three protective membrane layers that line the skull and vertebral canal. The purpose of this watertight sac is to provide protection for spinal nerves and the spinal cord itself. If a tear occurs, it can cause clear, colorless cerebrospinal fluid to leak, which may result in an infection and other […]