Back pain is something that affects millions of people. Because the back and spine control a lot of your body movements, experiencing back pain can greatly diminish your ability to enjoy social activities and daily tasks. Taking care of your spine, back, and neck now will help you lower the chances of experiencing back pain later. Here are a few tips:
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Debunking the Myths of Spine Injuries in Athletes
Dr. Max Cohen wrote an article to debunk athlete spine injury myths. Some myths addressed are:
- Rest is always best
- Spine injuries always require surgery
- Equipment is the most important thing to prevent spine injuries
Does Neck Pain Indicate a Spine Condition?
Most people might feel a soreness in their neck or a shooting pain and just assume they slept on it wrong. Overtime, you may get used to that pain and not think anything of it, but you could be overlooking the possibility that neck pain is actually a symptom for something more serious.
Understanding the Symptoms of Sciatica
Do you ever wonder what the pain radiating down your spine to your buttocks might be? It’s possible that it’s sciatica.
Sciatica can cause some people severe pain and can even be debilitating. For others, sciatica might be irritating and infrequent. However, it does have the potential to get worse as time goes on.
Treating Spinal Fractures from Osteoporosis in Greensboro, NC
Dr. Cohen speaks about the repercussions of osteoporosis and how the Spine & Scoliosis Specialists of Greensboro, NC can treat it with minimally invasive Balloon Kyphoplasty procedure.
Do You Have Whiplash?
Whiplash is a neck injury that occurs when the head goes through a rapid movement from side to side or back and forth. This sudden movement can injure bones in the spine as well as discs, muscles and neck tissues. The top causes of whiplash are:
Exercising with Back Pain in Greensboro, NC
Dr. Max W. Cohen of Spine & Scoliosis Specialists presents important information on exercising with back pain. Following his advice can help reduce back pain while maintaining your workout routine. Contact Spine & Scoliosis Specialists at (336) 333-6306.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Greensboro, NC
Minimally invasive surgery refers to a method of procedure that uses small incisions to access a specific part of the body, rather than large, open surgery incisions. This can lead to many benefits for the procedure and the post-op recovery.
Dr. Ruben Torrealba: Back Pain Treatment Options Presentation
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, July 28 2015
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Millis Regional Health
Education Center
600 N. Elm Street
High Point, NC 27262
Presenter: Ruben Torrealba, MD
Lunch Provided
Free event – Registration is required
Call (336) 878-6888 to reserve your seat!
Dr. Torrealba specializes in the treatment of all types of simple and complex spinal disorders, ranging from simple backaches to spondylolisthesis, herniated and bulging discs, spinal stenosis, fractures and degenerative disorders of the spine. He has extensive training in minimally invasive surgery.
Top Causes of Pinched Nerves
A pinched nerve occurs when something is pressing on the nerve, such as a herniated disc or bone spur. When that happens, the nerve is irritated and can cause numbness, tingling, and pain. Knowing the causes of pinched nerves can help.