It can happen in the most innocuous ways like bending down to tie your shoes. You are suddenly in extreme pain, you can barely stand up straight, and getting into a car is a non-starter. You probably have your own story about throwing your back out, … Continue reading
Three million adolescents are diagnosed with scoliosis each year. Although this condition can affect a person at any age, young adults are among the most frequently diagnosed. If you have a child approaching adolescence, note these important scoliosis facts so that you can recognize the signs as quickly as possible. … Continue reading
If you suffer from back pain every once in a while or if it is a chronic condition, you know how hard daily life can be with that aggravating pain. Sometimes the only relief you may get is while sleeping, but many of us find it almost impossible to get comfortable. … Continue reading
As parents, we often spend a lot of time worrying over the safety of our children. This is especially true for parents with kids that are involved in sports. But, what can you know about sports injuries and concussions that may help ease your mind just a bit? … Continue reading
What is Kyphoplasty?
Kyphoplasty, also known as balloon kyphoplasty, is a minimally invasive procedure to treat back pain. During the procedure, a needle in inserted in your back into the spine. Our spine surgeons use x-ray images to guide the needle to the correct section of the spine. … Continue reading
Dr. Ruben Torrealba is a back pain specialist here at Spine & Scoliosis Specialists in Greensboro, NC. He will be giving a talk on back pain treatment options at the Millis Regional Health Education Center. The details for the presentation are as follows:
Back Pain Treatment Options
Tuesday, … Continue reading
Sending a text might seem like a quick, easy task with no ramifications to your health, but our physicians believe that texting can actually negatively affect your spine. The average head weighs about 10 to 12 pounds. According to a recent study by Dr. … Continue reading
Osteoporosis is a disease that is characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density. The decrease in bone mass leads to an increase in the risk of fractures. Even though osteoporosis affects different ages and ethnicity, there are a few factors that make people more susceptible to developing the bone disease. … Continue reading
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