Category: Spine Health

It’s completely normal for your spine to change as you get older. Just like your skin develops fine lines or your joints feel a little stiffer, the structures that support your back undergo natural wear and tear over time. While these changes can sometimes lead to discomfort or mobility issues, understanding why they happen — and what you can do to support your spine — can make a meaningful difference in how you feel each day.

Below, we break down the most common age-related changes in the spine along with practical steps you can take to stay strong and mobile at every stage of life. Continue reading “What Happens to Your Spine as You Get Older?” →

When you experience back pain, sometimes you don’t even know what you did to cause it. Skip the suffering and discover how you can prevent it from happening again. Even if you’re not an avid athlete, you can probably use an athlete’s guide to back injury prevention.

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We all have had occasions where we slept weird and then woke up with pains in our neck. Maybe we just overdid it during our last workout, and we were left with an ache in our neck. Most of the time these little bouts of neck pain resolve and go away within a day or two. When your neck continues to bother you after medications and rest, now might be when to see a spine specialist for neck pain.

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Preparing to see any new doctor for the first time can be a bit stressful. You don’t know what to expect, whether you will feel comfortable with this new person, and what you need to bring and communicate. If your back and spine are the problem, you’re already in pain, so seeing a spine doctor should be as painless as possible.

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Isn’t it ironic that one of the supposed happiest times of the year can be filled with stress and warnings about avoiding back pain? It’s true, but there are strategies to reduce the stress and keep you and your back happy. If you are already getting stressed just thinking about the upcoming holiday, here are some tips to avoid back pain during the holidays.

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