It’s so important to put on sunscreen not only for the health of your skin, but for your spine. UV damage can have many effects on your spine: Inflammation: UV…
Now that summer is here, it’s a great time to head to the beach for the day and enjoy the sun and sand. There are many things you can do…
Spinal injuries are very common in high impact sports. Studies have shown that sports like hockey and skiing have higher risks of cervical injuries whereas sports with violent physical contact…
The spine is one of the most important bones in your body. You actually wouldn’t be able to function without a spine. The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae…
Maintaining a healthy spine is important for your overall health. Your body needs a healthy spine in order to function properly. Exercising regularly can help you to maintain a healthy…
Summer is just around the corner which means it’s time for getting outside and enjoying the nice weather; however, it also means the time for back pain. Here are some…
It’s very important that you see a spine specialist if you’re having spine-related issues. Here are some of the signs you should look for that signify you should see a…
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is performed to treat vertebral compression fractures that are often caused by osteoporosis or spine tumors. A small incision is made and…
The spine has several important functions for the body. Here are a few of them: Protects the spinal cord: The spine encases and protects the spinal cord from being damaged.…
Rest and sleep is very important for your body, especially your spine. You should be getting at least 7 hours of sleep every night. Rest is extremely important for when…
