Many people in the United States live with chronic back or neck pain. Those in Southern California can benefit greatly from seeing a trusted Los Angeles spine surgeon. At The Spine Institute, we believe it’s important for our patients to have a good understanding of just how significant chronic pain impacts the rest of the […]
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How to Ease Pain in Your Sacroiliac Joint
Located below the waist, the sacroiliac (SI) joints connect the lower part of the spine to the pelvis. Aging, pregnancy, and even previous spine surgery in the same area can contribute to a sacroiliac joint dysfunction that causes pain in the lower back or legs. If you have SI joints that are inflamed (sacroiliitis), not […]
View Full ArticleSpine Safety Strategies for People Who Ride Bikes
Biking is an excellent form of exercise that can increase the strength and flexibility of many of the muscle groups that provide some type of support for the backbone. It can also be an effective way to enhance posture and maintain a healthy weight, two other things that are good for the spine. However, it’s […]
View Full Article10 Tips to Help You Maintain a Healthy Back [Infographic]
There are a variety of ways you could potentially injure your back. Though some injuries may be minor, others can lead to severe chronic pain. However, the Los Angeles spine surgery experts at The Spine Institute want to share an infographic with some simple tips that can help you keep your back healthy for many […]
View Full Article7 Tips to Help You Prevent Lower Back Pain [Infographic]
Los Angeles spine surgeons can come in very handy if you’re experiencing chronic pain in your lower back and believe the solution might be surgery. However, there are a few steps you can take that can help you prevent the pain in the first place. The 7 tips on this infographic, brought to you by […]
View Full ArticleFacts About Spinal Cord Injury Awareness [Infographic]
People who injure their spinal cord may end up with temporary or permanent changes in their overall spine health. Oftentimes, spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can be corrected by undergoing some form of spine surgery. Los Angeles residents who are interested in learning more about SCIs should take a look at the essential facts on the […]
View Full Article10 Incredible Facts About the Human Spine
Consisting of 33 bones, more than 120 muscles, over 200 individual ligaments, and an assortment of nerves and supportive discs, the human spine is designed to perform many important functions with maximum efficiency. It’s easy to take your backbone for granted when everything is working together as expected. Even so, it’s a more complex structure […]
View Full Article5 Ways to Stay Emotionally Healthy Following Spinal Surgery
Spine surgery can take a toll on more than just your body. There are also some emotional issues that can affect recovery. While how well your muscles, joints, and bones are healing can be carefully monitored, and rehab can be planned with your physical needs in mind, emotional trauma related to surgery isn’t as easy […]
View Full ArticleDoes Wearing a Helmet Raise the Risk of a Spine Injury?
For safety reasons, the benefits of wearing a helmet are clear and rarely disputed, especially among doctors who routinely treat patients who have been in accidents. Additionally, it’s mandatory for all motorcyclists to wear helmets in 19 states and the District of Columbia, and nearly 30 other states have some version of a helmet law. […]
View Full Article5 Ways to Prevent Narrowing of the Spinal Canal
As you age, your spine may be affected by the gradual wear of supporting discs and conditions such as osteoarthritis, degenerative scoliosis, and degenerative disc disease. These changes sometimes result in a narrowing of the spinal canal that can reach a point where nerve roots are pinched. If spinal stenosis develops in your lumbar (lower) […]
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