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The Connection Between Mental Health and Spinal Health

If it seems as if your back and neck pain affect your mood and vice versa — you’re onto something. Here’s how physical and mental symptoms intertwine and influence one another. 

Feb 2nd, 2025

Common Misconceptions about Scoliosis

Having a sideways curve in your spine isn’t normal — it’s scoliosis — but don’t let the diagnosis scare you. Many myths and misconceptions about this condition can cause unnecessary worry. Here are the straight facts from our spinal expert.

Jan 1st, 2025

How Epidural  Injections  Can Help Your Pain Management

Do you have neck and arm pain, or low back and leg pain which is making your life miserable?  When oral medications fail, and you want to avoid surgery, epidural injections might be the solution you’ve been searching for, but they work better when they are

Dec 2nd, 2024

Understanding Spinal Health: The Key to Well-Being

It’s easy to see how spinal problems can cause back pain, but what does your spine have to do with your overall health? Plenty. Here’s how your spinal health can help or harm your well-being.

Nov 1st, 2024

Can Exercise Cure Sciatica?

Sitting too long is a surefire way to start a sciatica attack, but moving around doesn’t feel much better. Can targeted exercises really be the answer? Find out here.

Oct 2nd, 2024

What Is Decompression Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

Spinal compression is like a garden hose crushed under a parked car tire. You need to lift the weight and remove the pressure to get relief. Decompression minimally invasive spine surgery does that, and here’s how it works.

Sep 11th, 2024

The Link Between Scheuermann's Disease and Kyphosis

You expect to see hunched backs in older folks as the spinal bones wear down, but why do some kids have rounded backs? Find the answer in the following guide on kyphosis and Scheurmann’s disease.

Aug 12th, 2024

What Can I Expect During a Bone Scan and How Does It Work?

Back pain is one of the most common physical ailments worldwide but is also one of the trickiest to diagnose. Fortunately, a bone scan reveals your spinal secrets so you can get the right treatment. Here’s how it works.

Jul 21st, 2024

How Scoliosis Affects Your Health Over Time

Everyone gets indigestion and headaches now and then, but if you have scoliosis, they could be related. Find out what else scoliosis may be doing to your body and overall health.

Jun 18th, 2024

3 Signs It's Time to Consider Spinal Fusion Surgery

You’ve tried everything from pain medication to physical therapy, and nothing works. Is it time to think about spinal fusion surgery? Here are the indicators.

May 21st, 2024

6 Tips to Relieve Sciatica During Pregnancy

For the most part, your pregnancy is going along swimmingly — except for that shooting pain in your lower back, bottom, and legs. Like many expectant moms, you have sciatica. Here’s how to relieve it.

Apr 1st, 2024

Is Your Job Giving You Neck Pain? Here's How to Relieve It

If going to work is a pain in the neck, you may need professional help to correct the causes and heal the tissues. Here’s an expert’s guide to job-related neck pain.

Mar 1st, 2024

Do This Now If You Want a Strong Spine Later

Your spine is literally the backbone of your life, so it pays to keep it healthy. Here’s how to strengthen your spine and ward off potential problems in the future.

Feb 1st, 2024

Is Spinal Cord Stimulation an Option for Me?

You can only live with pain so long before you start researching out-of-the-box ways to relieve it. While spinal cord stimulation may sound unusual, it’s a proven technique that can alleviate your chronic pain. Here’s how to tell if you qualify.

Jan 2nd, 2024

Life After Spinal Fusion

When spinal stenosis, scoliosis, or disc problems cause unbearable pain that conservative treatments can’t help, spinal fusion can. Here’s what you can expect during the days, months, and years following spinal fusion surgery.

Jan 1st, 2024

5 Ways Physical Therapy Can Relieve Your Pain

Physical therapy is the key when you need to rehab an injured leg or get your shoulder back into throwing condition. But if you’ve never considered PT for chronic pain, you’re missing out on one of the best-kept secrets — PT can stop pain.

Nov 9th, 2023

How Scoliosis Can Impact Your Teen

If your child has scoliosis, you know their spinal curve can lead to physical problems, but the impact may be more than what meets the eye. Here’s how to spot the signs that scoliosis is affecting them mentally and emotionally.

Oct 1st, 2023

What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know About Her Risk for Sciatica

Pregnancy is a joyful, life-giving miracle, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. From morning sickness and swollen ankles to risks of complications, the journey has bumps in the road — and sciatica may be one of them. Here’s what you need to know.

Sep 1st, 2023

Lesser-Known Ways to Deal with Chronic Pain That Don't Involve Medication

Given the opioid crisis, more and more people are seeking drug-free ways to deal with persistent pain, and we offer several. Some may be familiar, but we think a few will surprise you.

Aug 8th, 2023

Neck Hump? Here's How You Can Stop It

Hunchback, dowager’s hump, round back, or kyphosis — whichever name you use, it means the same thing: you’ve got a spinal problem. Here’s how you can prevent or stop its progression so you stand straight and tall.

Jul 1st, 2023

The Relationship Between Poor Posture and Spinal Degeneration

There’s no shortage of advice out there when it comes to your health, but most of it focuses on diet and exercise. So it might surprise you to hear that bad posture can actually damage your spinal health. Here’s the connection.

Jun 9th, 2023

How Does Osteoporosis Cause Kyphosis?

You may slouch when you’re tired or blue, but if you can’t stand up straight when you want to, you may have kyphosis, a forward spine curvature. Among the several causes, the culprit may be osteoporosis — here’s the connection.

May 7th, 2023

Is Forward Head Posture the Culprit Behind Your Chronic Neck Pain?

Call it tech neck, text neck, or plain old poor posture — by any name, a forward-leaning head is bound to cause neck pain, and here’s why.

Mar 14th, 2023

4 Reasons You're Experiencing Sciatica Pain

When lower back pain travels through your bottom and down your leg, you have sciatica. Here’s a look at the top four causes and the most effective treatments.

Feb 7th, 2023

How Do I Know When It's Time for Spinal Fusion Surgery?

Spinal surgery is never the first choice for treating back and neck pain, but sometimes it’s the best choice. Here are some signs that you may be a good candidate for spinal fusion surgery.

Jan 1st, 2023

5 Habits That Can Cause Lower Back Pain

Some bad habits are merely annoying, but others can lead to health problems. Are you guilty of these habits known to cause low back pain? Keep reading to find out.

Dec 12th, 2022

Is My Neck Pain Causing Chronic Headaches?

Does your head and neck seem to hurt all the time? Your chronic headaches might be more than a pain in the neck. They might be coming from that neck pain. Learn about this specific type of headache in this quick guide.

Nov 10th, 2022

5 Different Injections for Pain

Do you have pain? There are injections that may help. Keep reading to learn about the different types of pain injections and which one might help treat your pain.

Sep 1st, 2022

All About Lateral Interbody Fusion

Some back problems don’t go away with conservative treatments. If your condition calls for surgery, you may be a candidate for lateral interbody fusion, which is much less invasive than traditional surgery. Here’s what you need to know.

Aug 1st, 2022

How Long Does Whiplash Cause Neck Pain?

Your neck injury happened in an instant, but the pain of whiplash can linger long afterward. How long? Does anyone really know? And what can you do about persistent neck pain? Keep reading to find out.

Jul 1st, 2022

Is Your Diet to Blame for Your Back Pain?

Food doesn’t just feed your stomach, it fuels your cells and triggers reactions — both good and bad — throughout your body. Find out if the foods you eat might be the culprits behind your aching back.

Jun 1st, 2022

Who's at Risk for Kyphosis?

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a classic tale about a man with a woefully misunderstood condition called kyphosis. But today, we know much more about this debilitating problem and how to treat it. Could kyphosis happen to you?

May 1st, 2022

Lifting Tips to Avoid Back Pain

You’ve been lifting things your whole life without a problem, then suddenly — zing — your back screams in pain. Find out why lifting is one of the most common causes of back pain and how you can avoid it.

Apr 3rd, 2022

A Closer Look at Myelopathy

When numbness, tingling, and pain make it hard to perform everyday tasks like buttoning your shirt or even walking, it may be a sign of myelopathy. Here’s what that means and what you can do about it.

Mar 24th, 2022

3 Things Every Parent of Teen Girls Should Know About Scoliosis

When your daughter reaches her teen years, you have plenty to worry about — college apps, curfews, friend groups, and driving to name just a few. Do you need to worry about scoliosis, too? Here’s what you need to know.

Feb 1st, 2022

Maximize Your Neck Pain Treatment with These Healthy Habits

Your neck is susceptible to strain, sprain, and pain, and modern medicine can do a lot to alleviate your discomfort. But that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. For a full recovery from your neck condition, you need to pick up a few good habits.

Jan 3rd, 2022

Everything You Didn't Know About Minimally Invasive Surgery

If you need surgery to treat a painful condition, the last thing you want is to endure surgical pain as well. Minimally invasive surgery can reduce your post-op pain and deliver several other benefits that you may not know about. Find out more here.

Dec 1st, 2021

Bad Habits That Are Hurting Your Spine

Your back is killing you, and you may be to blame. How could that be true? Find out what you’re doing to put your spine in danger and your back in pain, so you can take better care of yourself and enjoy life.

Nov 1st, 2021

Can Spinal Fusion Treat My Scoliosis?

When your spine snakes into an S-shape rather than a straight line, it changes your posture, your appearance, and your life. There are several treatments that correct scoliosis, including spinal fusion. Find out if it might help you.

Oct 7th, 2021

Can the Forward Curve of My Spine Be Corrected?

From rounded shoulders to an outright hunchback, a noticeable forward curve in your spine may be cause for concern. Called kyphosis, this condition may lead to serious health problems if you don’t get it fixed. Here are your treatment options.

Sep 7th, 2021

My Legs Feel Weak: Do I Have Sciatica?

Do you experience numbness or weakness in the legs? We all go weak in the knees when we fall in love or face our fears. But when leg weakness sticks around, it’s time to find out why. Read on to learn more.

Aug 5th, 2021

When Minimally Invasive Surgery Might Be Necessary

When it comes to your spine, the less poking and prodding the better. While traditional open surgery may be best in some cases, we may be able to correct your spinal problem with a far less-invasive technique. Find out if you’re a candidate.

Jul 15th, 2021

Spinal Fusion: Is It a Good Option for Your Back or Neck Pain?

What started as a nagging ache has become debilitating back or neck pain, and nothing seems to help. Chronic back and neck pain can demand a more permanent solution. Could it be time to consider spinal fusion? Here’s what you need to know.

Jun 15th, 2021

Symptoms in Your Hands Could Stem from a Problem in Your Neck

There goes that shooting pain in your arm and/or hand again, and you instinctively grab it and begin to rub for relief, but you may be massaging the wrong body part. Find out how a neck problem can cause hand pain and what to do about it.

May 3rd, 2021

How Facet Joint Injections Can Relieve Your Back and Neck Pain

You’ve tried prescriptions, physical therapy regimens, and countless other treatments, and still, you live with back or neck pain from sunup to sundown. When it feels like there’s no end in sight, it’s time to consider facet joint injections.

Apr 1st, 2021

What Every Woman Should Know About Bone Loss

Healthy bones are strong and rigid, but age and other factors can rob them of their density, making them weak and susceptible to fractures — especially in women. Learn more about how to keep and build your bone strength.

Mar 11th, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Spinal Cord Stimulators

Pain has a purpose — it alerts you to danger and protects you from further injury. But when it outlasts its usefulness, you may need to intervene. Learn how spinal cord stimulators run interference between pain and your brain.

Feb 1st, 2021

How Do You Know You Have a Herniated Disc?

Having back problems with pain? You’ve heard the term “herniated disc,” so you figure it has something to do with your spine, and you know it causes back pain — but how do you know if it’s happened to you?

Jan 1st, 2021

These Bad Habits are Making Your Sciatica Worse

The cause of your sciatica may be out of your control, but you have the power to keep it in check or make it worse every day. Find out which habits are triggering your sciatica flare-ups so you can avoid them for better living.

Dec 1st, 2020

Common Risk Factors of Kyphosis

A hunchback, a dowager’s hump, poor posture — call it what you will, but the technical term is kyphosis. Do you have to worry about it happening to you? Find out about what can raise your chances of getting kyphosis.

Nov 1st, 2020

Understanding Sciatica

It can trigger pain far from its source, it has many possible causes, and the symptoms range from mild tingling to shocking pain — your sciatic nerve can be a mystery. Here are the basics about this super long nerve and the facts you need to know.

Oct 4th, 2020

8 Signs of Kyphosis

If your upper back is beginning to slump like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, you may have kyphosis. But even if yours isn’t that extreme, the signs are there, warning you to get early treatment. Here’s what you need to know.

Sep 3rd, 2020

The Many Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery

Do you require surgery to correct a spinal issue? When it comes to spine surgery, less is more. That is to say that less cutting could mean a more expedient recovery. Explore how minimally invasive spine surgery could benefit you.

Aug 3rd, 2020

Spine Care and COVID19: What You Should Know

COVID-19 has made us question everything. What’s safe? What’s healthy? And if you have spinal issues, you may be wondering how to proceed with your treatment and even your pending surgery. Here’s what you need to know.

Jul 2nd, 2020

Scoliosis 101: What You Need to Know

Your ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist relies on a stick-straight spine. But if yours is curved because of scoliosis, these activities become difficult or impossible. Here’s some straight talk about this progressive condition.

Jun 9th, 2020

Do Environmental Factors Cause Scoliosis?

When you first hear that your child has scoliosis, multiple emotions swirl in your brain: worry, fear, and even guilt. You may be wondering if you could have prevented it. Rest easy — here’s what you need to know.

May 5th, 2020

Why It's So Important to Catch Scoliosis Early

Does your child have one shoulder higher than the other? Uneven hips or one especially pronounced shoulder blade? These may be signs of scoliosis, a curved spine. If so, it’s important to get it diagnosed and treated now. Here’s why.

Apr 1st, 2020

Learn How Pain Management Can Help You Have a More Active Lifestyle

Sudden, intense pain can stop you in your tracks. And chronic, nagging pain can bring you to a slow halt. Both make it impossible to stay active. But pain management techniques can get you back into action.

Mar 4th, 2020

Common Causes of Neck Pain and Effective Treatments

Are you experiencing severe neck pain, but aren’t sure what could be causing it? There are a number of common causes that can lead to neck pain, and no matter what’s causing yours, it’s important to seek a medical diagnosis and get help.

Feb 6th, 2020

Ouch! My Leg Hurts — Know the Symptoms of Sciatica

You might think that sciatica is just another word for back pain, but it actually includes a variety of painful symptoms, including leg pain, numbness, and lost balance. Read on to learn more about sciatica and when to get medical treatment.

Jan 8th, 2020

5 Surgery-Free Treatments for Chronic Back Pain

If you are living with back pain, invasive spinal surgery isn’t always an option. But you’re not out of luck. There are a number of surgery-free options that may help. Continue reading to explore five options that could lessen your pain.

Dec 1st, 2019

Scoliosis in Teens: What a Back Brace Can and Can’t Accomplish

If your teenager has scoliosis, there are a number of options that may help their condition. One option is a back brace. Read on to learn how it may help.

Nov 1st, 2019

How to Prevent and Treat Kyphosis

Is your confidence destroyed because of a hunchback appearance? Do you often see your reflection and wish you had better posture or a more aligned spine? Kyphosis may be the undiagnosed cause of your woes.

Sep 30th, 2019

What Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

Surgery is sometimes the best option for addressing certain painful spinal conditions. By reducing surgical trauma, minimally invasive surgery can speed healing and get you back on your feet much sooner than traditional surgery.

Sep 11th, 2019