What is Scoliosis? Everyone’s spine has natural curves. These curves round our shoulders and make our lower back curve slightly inward. But some people have spines that also curve from side to side, and rotate. Unlike poor posture, these curves can’t be corrected simply by learning to stand up straight. This condition of side-to-side […]
Back pain isn’t just about heavy lifting or sleeping the wrong way. Here are some surprising everyday habits that cause aches and pains—and how to feel better. 1. You’re Chained to Your Desk Did you know that sitting puts 40 percent more pressure on your spine than standing? Let’s be honest: Maintaining proper posture […]
Back pain, particularly low back pain, is one of the most common ailments in the world. An overwhelming majority of people will experience it at some point, and it can significantly affect an individual’s quality of life. Some of the most common reasons for back pain include: 1. Poor Posture Excessive sitting is one of […]
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the United States and throughout the world. Millions of people participate in the sport at all levels of competition. Whether you are playing for the neighborhood championship or the NBA title, you can get injured. Basketball injuries can be separated into two general categories: overuse injuries […]
Your spine is an amazing structure with the flexibility that allows you to move freely and the strength to support your body weight. A healthy spine is not only responsible for your mobility, but also for protecting large portions of the nervous system. Learn more about how a healthy spine works in this overview of spinal […]
Chronic back pain can interrupt day-to-day activities and cause immense discomfort. Thankfully, when searching for viable treatment options for your back pain, you don’t always need to turn to a surgeon for answers. Here are just a few alternatives to surgery that many people use as successful back and neck pain treatments: Physical Therapy […]
For patients suffering from back pain who have tried medication and physical therapy, there is another option. Spinal injections are non-surgical back treatments used to mitigate your pain. Often, spinal injections work better than oral medications, as spinal injections are delivered to the site of pain. Epidural Steroid Injections An epidural steroid injection is the […]
Exercise can be the key to your recovery, as well as a good prevention against future pain. Our physicians have developed an exercise routine with easy explanations and diagrams to help you follow them properly. The purpose of these exercises is to promote flexibility and strengthen the spinal musculature. Low Back Exercises Unless instructed otherwise, […]
What are myopathies? Myopathy is the medical term for muscle disease. There are many causes of muscle disease, such as infection, muscle injury due to medications, inherited diseases affecting muscle function, disorders of electrolyte levels, and thyroid disease. Some of these disorders, such as polymyositis, dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis, develop when the immune system […]
A nerve conduction study is a spinal diagnostic study that usually done along with electromyography (EMG). The nerve conduction study stimulates specific nerves and records their ability to send the impulse to the muscle. The study can show where there is a blockage of the nerve pathway. Nerve conduction studies are done to: […]
