The middle and lower back are the areas of the spine often affected by spinal compression fractures. These are breaks in the one or more of the bones of the spine caused by added pressure (compression) on the spine. Compression […]
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 […]
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 […]
The hustle and bustle often associated with the holidays can cause damage to your spine. The 33 bones that make up your backbone are fairly flexible thanks to spongy discs and supporting muscles, but they are still susceptible to injury. […]
Vehicle-related accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries, and distraction of some sort is the most common reason for such accidents. Spinal cord injuries can have a long-lasting impact on your quality of life, so it’s worth making […]
Your spine is meant to move. In fact, movement is so essential to overall spine health that patients living with some degree of back pain are often encouraged to get regular exercise to maintain muscle strength. However, motion can sometimes […]
Spinal injuries affect nearly 8,000 new people each year in the United States. Though the average age for spinal cord injuries (SCIs) is 42, they can affect anyone and have a dramatic impact on quality of life. According to the […]