Most people hope to avoid having spine surgery whenever possible. With many instances of spine-related pain, this is usually doable with a combination of treatments. Though often effective for many patients, physical therapy exercises, chiropractic adjustments, and spinal injections don’t […]
Cleaning restaurants, schools, hotels, offices, or private residences for a living can involve a lot of demanding tasks. Not only is cleaning sometimes physically exhausting work, but it also involves movements or actions that may contribute to a sudden spine […]
The human spine is a remarkable creation, but it’s still susceptible to damage from some type of trauma, as may be the case with a spinal cord injury (SCI). When a SCI does occur, the body reacts with what’s known […]
A fracture is a break in a bone. With spinal fractures, one of the bones of the spine (vertebra) is affected. It’s possible to have a fracture and not be aware of it. However, some breaks affect nerves or the […]
The spine is more than bones and joints. Collectively referred to as spinal soft tissues, muscles, ligaments, and tendons located in and around the backbone also play an important role in how the spine functions and moves. An injury to […]
Varying degrees of paralysis, difficulty breathing, and chronic pain are just some of the possible problems that may be experienced with a spinal cord injury (SCI). While there has been noticeable advancement over the years with treatments, the 12,000 or […]
Depending on the nature of the injury, the nearly 20,000 spinal cord injuries (SCIs) that occur each year in the United States can produce a variety of symptoms. Some of these may be temporary and get better over time, while […]
The average age when spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur is 42, although SCIs may occur early in life due to sports-related injuries, disease, hard falls, or automobile accidents. Advances with treatment have increased the odds that people may be able […]
Once referred to as “railway spine” in the era before cars, whiplash is a fairly common neck injury that occurs when cervical spine muscles and other soft tissues are violently thrust backward or forward. This excessive force may cause issues […]