It’s no secret that the spine is one of the most complicated and stressed parts of your body. It has to support your weight, keep your organs in place, and protect your nerves—which means it needs to be strong, flexible, and able to handle a lot of stress. But sometimes, that doesn’t happen. Sometimes conditions […]
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Spinal issues have become more and more prevalent in recent generations. Many of the back, neck and lower spine problems that people are encountering may be the result of occupational issues. As the world has grown ever more connected many people in the developed and developing world have become increasingly sedentary. Often faced by long […]
Scoliosis is a medical condition that’s characterized by the sideway curvature of the spine. Most people with scoliosis may not require treatments at all depending on the degree of the spinal curvature. Medical experts typically reserve surgery for infants with scoliosis or those with severe scoliosis. Without proper treatment, the condition can progress and cause […]
Many back pain cases go away with conservative treatment or by themselves. But for those that do require surgery, there are many options available today. If your doctor has recommended spine surgery, it may include one of the following procedures after consulting with a specialist spine surgeon in Irvine, CA: 1. Microdiscectomy This is a […]
Spine surgery recovery depends on many factors including your overall health, the severity of symptoms you had before the procedure, and the type of spinal surgery you underwent. For example, if you had spinal fusion surgery to join two discs together, it may take between six months to a year for the backbone to heal. […]
Your spine is essential to your overall health. Proper alignment and posture keep your bones and joints in their proper place so that your muscles, ligaments, and tendons can work correctly. When your spine is out of alignment, it puts extra strain on these tissues and can lead to pain, stiffness, and other problems. Here […]
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Back pain is a common theme among people across the globe. As many as 16 million adults note they experience persistent or chronic pain in their backs [1]. Unfortunately, there isn’t much that can be done to prevent back pain if you have it. However, there are ways to manage your pain better. One of […]
Also known as the thoracic spine, the upper back is the region between the neck and lower back. This part of the body is responsible for carrying the weight of the upper body as well as connecting parts of the skeleton to each other such as the rib cage to the spine. Upper back pain […]
Lifting weights has many benefits such as increasing muscle mass, reducing body fat, improving overall health and wellness etc. However, weight lifting places a lot of stress and strain on the back and spine which can easily result in many injuries. Some of which may require working with an established Orange County spine surgeon. Once […]
The spine can be complex to self diagnose be in injury, tightness or pain. We put this quick FAQ guide to together with regards to the thoracic spine. 1. What Is the Thoracic Spine and Where Is It Located? This is the middle part of the spinal column that encompasses the upper back and middle […]
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