The spine is a load-bearing structure essential in keeping you stable while you move around and change postures. Despite its strength and durability, the spine can still suffer injuries due to acute trauma or chronic diseases. Even if not all accidents are preventable, there are many ways to reduce the risk of spinal injuries drastically….
Common Spine Injuries in The Workplace
The spine can be vulnerable to a number of different injuries in the workplace, from sudden injuries caused by an accident or fall to wear and tear conditions that occur over time. Damage to the spine, regardless of the cause or severity, can lead to permanent changes to your strength, sensation, and other bodily functions…
Importance of Physical Therapy After Back Surgery
Back surgery is a major undertaking. Even if minimally-invasive techniques are used and the procedure is performed in an outpatient setting, back surgery requires a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes physical therapy. Without proper rehabilitation, patients who undergo back surgery could be immobilized, experience significant pain, and are at greater risk of injury. Patients who…
Early Signs of Sciatica
Sciatica is different from ordinary back pain. Sciatica is an injury, irritation, or inflammation of the sciatic nerve, the longest and largest nerve in the body. Mild sciatica can go away in a few days. If your sciatica is chronic, you may feel a sharp or dull pain on a regular basis. Physical therapy, pain-relieving…
Causes of Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a spine disorder that creates an abnormal curvature, or twisting, of the spine. It can affect people of any age, but it commonly occurs in children between the ages of 10 and 15. Some cases of scoliosis have clear causes, but most cases do not. A healthy spine is vertically straight when looking…
Responsibilities of an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Many orthopedic surgeons specialize in treating a certain area of the body or type of condition. They may focus on sports injuries, arthritis injuries, inherited (congenital) disorders, back issues, and more. An orthopedic spine surgeon specializes in issues that affect the back, and they can offer both nonsurgical and surgical treatment to help the patient…