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BACK PAIN, NOT JUST FOR ADULTS: UNCOVERING IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

An estimated nine out of ten people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Though back or neck pain becomes more common as we age, it affects all ages and does not discriminate between male or female, both sexes are equally susceptible. What is Idiopathic Scoliosis? Idiopathic scoliosis is a common pediatric [...]

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WINTER FUN; TIPS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL INJURY WHILE ICE SKATING

Ice skating is a fun way to get some exercise this holiday season. Before your gear up for the ice; check out these tips on preventing potential injury. Skates: Make sure you are outfitted with skates that fit properly. If they are too tight or too big, you may get frustrated, especially if you are [...]

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DOES YOUR PRE-PREGNANCY CHECKLIST INCLUDE FOLIC ACID?

For all of the future mothers out there, this one is for you! Folic acid supplements are the key component for reducing the risks of neural tube defects, like spina bifida. Folic acid is a B vitamin, which helps the expectant mother’s body produce healthy red blood cells which in turn help with the growth [...]

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DIABETES AWARENESS SPOTLIGHT: GET ALL THE FACTS ON HOW TO REDUCE YOUR CHILD’S RISK

November is American Diabetes Awareness month. Did you know that nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes? In addition, another 79 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 Diabetes. Obesity now affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States; in the past [...]

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EXPLORING THE ALTERNATIVES TO SPINAL FUSION SURGERY WITH ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT

  Spinal health care is constantly advancing and changing with more treatment options for patients. The downside is that this may cause confusion and anxiety for the patient on which options are best for their condition. Artificial disc replacement has emerged as an alternative to spinal fusion for many patients with painful discs.  Artificial disc [...]

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UNCOVER THE SOURCE OF THAT LOW BACK PAIN. LOOK NO FURTHER, IT COULD BE YOUR SACROILIAC “SI” JOINT .

Low back pain is a symptom that can occur as the result of many disorders including degenerative disc disease, arthritis, trauma, pregnancy, and sacroiliac (“SI joint”) joint disruption or dysfunction. For some patients the SI joint can cause mild to severe low back pain and even mimic the symptoms typically seen with a lumbar disc [...]

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TIPS TO CYCLE THROUGH BACK PAIN

Bicycling is a great way to stay in shape and in many ways is a “low impact” exercise. If you are just taking up bicycling it is important to remember that bicycling does not provide great conditioning of the back musculature and for some people poor posture on the bicycle can increase strain on the [...]

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HOW ARE BACK PAIN AND GENETICS RELATED? SHEDDING EXCESS WEIGHT CAN MINIMIZE PAIN.

Question [Mary L.]: Everyone in my family seems to have problems with their neck and back.  Both of my parents have had spine surgery and I am worried that this may happen to me.  I have two young children and never lost the weight after my pregnancies.  Will losing weight make it less likely that [...]

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TIPS TO SERVE UP A PAIN FREE GAME OF TENNIS!

Tennis is an excellent form of aerobic activity and has many health benefits. It is important, however, to play smart and have proper technique in order to protect your neck and back.  Tennis injuries may occur as the result of a combination of many factors including muscle fatigue, repetitive muscle contractions or overuse. Injuries are [...]

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THE BRACE KASE: LIFE BEYOND SCOLIOSIS THROUGH THE EYES OF ADOLESCENT GIRL

I am constantly inspired by the positive attitudes of my patients despite their painful symptoms! In fact just recently a young patient of mine, who is undergoing brace treatment for scoliosis, shared her latest project with me. I was delighted to hear that she had set up a blog to serve as a resource for [...]

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