Dr. Ruben Torrealba: Back Pain Treatment Options Presentation

Posted on July 23 2015 by Spine & Scoliosis Specialists

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:

ruben-torrealba-mdBack 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!

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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.

 

How Texting Affects Your Spine

Posted on June 29 2015 by Spine & Scoliosis Specialists

texting affects your spineSending 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. Ken Hansraj, a New York back surgeon, tilting your head down to check Facebook, texts and email can add gravitational pull to the head. Dr. Hansraj found the following facts from his study:

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Is a Sedentary Lifestyle Bad for Your Back and Spine?

Posted on May 18 2015 by Spine & Scoliosis Specialists

Sedentary lifestyle causing back pain

A lot of Americans are bound to their desk chairs for eight hours a day. Recent studies have shown how bad a sedentary lifestyle is for your health, but did you know it can also hurt your back and spine? Dr. Max Cohen, spine surgeon, says sitting distorts the natural curve of your spine, which means your back muscles have to hold your back in shape. It’s important for all people with desk jobs to know the issues sitting for too long can cause and how to effectively prevent these issues from developing. Continue reading →

Causes of Osteoporosis

Posted on February 4 2015 by Spine & Scoliosis Specialists

arthritis conditions

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.

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