Why Doctors Recommend Walking Every Day
Since you took your very first steps as a toddler, walking has been your primary mode of transportation. While it may not get you as far or as quickly as a car or an airplane, it remains your key to mobility. Without the ability to walk you may be dependent on other people. In fact, […]
Does Your Diet Affect Your Spine?
Is My Diet Damaging My Spine? When the diet you consume is unhealthy, you miss out on the necessary nutrients that your bones and muscles need, which can affect your spine health. There may not be a direct link, such as the path from eating donuts to suffering back pain, but the indirect link does […]
What Is Functional Rehabilitation?
Is It Physical Therapy on Steroids? Functional rehabilitation extends the traditional elements of physical therapy. By using exercises designed to imitate the movement patterns that you use in your day-to-day life, functional rehab restores proper movement patterns. It also improves the coordination between your nervous system and your muscles. Many spine experts recommend functional rehabilitation […]
The Safest Sports for Seniors
Is There Such a Thing as Senior-Safe Sports? Getting older can make it challenging to play the sports you enjoyed in your youth. Stiff joints, reduced flexibility and arthritis prevent you from moving and playing like you once did. Injuries that heal slowly (or not at all), chronic conditions that weaken your body, and other […]
Taking OTC Pain Relievers? Seek Medical Help
What’s Wrong with Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers? Most people assume that the over-the-counter (OTC) medications you can buy without a prescription are harmless. But according to the American Gastroenterological Association, these drugs are responsible for more than 100,000 hospital visits and have led to 16,500 deaths. OTC pain relievers can cause several serious health issues, such […]
Yes, It’s Safe to Visit the Southeastern Spine Institute
As difficult as back pain can be, nobody wants to risk getting the coronavirus while seeking pain relief. At the same time, you need to know that you’re at less risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the Southeastern Spine Institute than at a hospital or a family doctor’s office. Don’t wait or postpone treatment for […]
What Sudden Back Pain May Mean
How Can I Tell What’s Causing My Back Pain? You can’t always know the source of sudden back pain. It can hit without warning, and it’s not always obvious what caused it. Back pain that comes on suddenly and lasts a long time is known as acute back pain. In many cases, it resolves with […]
How to Deal with Kids When Your Back Hurts
Most parents don’t get to take a day off when they’re not feeling that great. Dealing with kids can be especially challenging when your back hurts, since there are things that need to be done, whether or not you’re in pain. Learning the best back pain tips can keep you functioning while maintaining your sanity […]
5 Things to Do Every Day to Avoid Back Pain
If you’re prone to back pain, it’s a good idea to be proactive about the lifestyle choices you make every day. At the Southeastern Spine Institute, experienced specialists in spinal medicine help you understand how to avoid back pain and take the best possible care of your back. Back pain is one of the most […]
Common Neck Injuries
How Common Are Neck Injuries? Neck injuries are very common and can happen suddenly or gradually. The damage done to this vulnerable area may be mild or severe. If you have neck pain from trauma, it may involve damage to the muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, discs or vertebrae. If you’ve experienced a neck injury, it […]