In an effort to strengthen your spine and reduce your back pain, your doctor may recommend spinal fusion – which is the medical fusing of two or more vertebrae together in the spinal column. This is a serious operation and is usually done only after less-invasive measures like medication, injections, physical therapy, and other conservative…
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Keeping Your Spine Healthy As You Age
Aging means different things to different people, but older adults are more active and expect more out of life than ever before. Traveling, hiking, biking and other activities are on the wish list for many men and women entering into mature adulthood. But many of these activities are only possible if you are healthy –…
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Why Choose an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
You may not realize it, but our hands play a major role in our daily lives. A severe hand injury can bring everything to a screeching halt. Hands help us perform everyday activities like getting dressed, preparing meals, driving our cars to work, typing up emails, exercising – the list goes on and on. Don’t…
Pain in the Neck: Symptoms That Point to a Herniated Cervical Disc
Are you experiencing pain and numbness in the neck? Between each vertebra, lie rubbery cushions called discs. Much like a jelly doughnut, these structures are tougher on the outside and soft & cushy on the inside. Sometimes when persistent pressure is placed on the spine, a herniated disc can develop. This means that some of…
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Can a Heavy Backpack Cause Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is not a condition caused by carrying a heavy load (not even a very heavy one). Scoliosis is also not caused by childhood sports injuries, heavy backpacks full of books or hiking gear. Heavy loads may cause back, neck and shoulder pain, but scoliosis develops in different ways. There is a fine line between…
