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Neck Pain

STRETCH IT OUT: THREE YOGA POSES TO EASE BACK AND NECK PAIN

Many of us experience stiffness and pain in our spine; which can be a pain in the neck {pun intended}! With long hours logged at a desk, a long commute or just a rough night of sleep your back and/or neck may be causing you pain and discomfort. Research suggests that Yoga relieves stress and [...]

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HUNCHED OVER YOUR DESK ALL DAY? GET UP AND STRETCH

  Proper posture is critical in reducing neck, shoulder and low back pain. If you sit at a desk most of the day, chances are you have experienced some sort of pain in your neck and shoulders.  This common pain is a result of poor posture and gravity pulling you down all day long. Our [...]

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ASK THE EXPERT: CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME VS CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY

  I was recently asked “how to recognize the difference between a cervical spine issue versus carpal tunnel syndrome with accompanied numbness.” As a spinal neurosurgeon, I frequently encounter a patient who has symptoms in his or her upper extremity (arm) that seemed to either extend from the shoulder down toward the fingers or extends [...]

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TRUE STORY: SHELDON OVERCAME LOWER BACK PAIN AND IS TRAINING AGAIN!

  True Story: I was an extremely healthy 33 year old.  I was just a week away from competing in my second half Ironman and was at peak fitness.  In the past three years I had finished my first marathon, first Half Ironman and completed multiple sprint and Olympic Distance triathlons. Life was very good. Then out [...]

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UNCOVERING METASTATIC SPINAL DISEASE

  Metastatic spinal disease, or the spread of cancer from its original location to the spine, is extremely common. Metastatic disease means that the cancer cells from the primary site actually spread via the bloodstream or the lymphatic system to a remote site, such as the spine. The spine is actually the third most common [...]

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PAIN IN THE NECK: TIPS TO ALLEVIATE SYMPTOMS

  Did you know your neck is one of the most flexible segments of your spine? However neck pain affects 10% of the population annually. Pain is either localized to the cervical spine, commonly known as your neck, or it may radiate down your arm, which is referred to as “radiculopathy.” Because the nerves in [...]

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HOW TO SUBMIT A TRUE STORY ❤

  Are you a Spinal Champion? A Spinal Champion is someone has overcome back or neck pain, either through surgical or non-surgical interventions. We encourage you to share your story with us if you have successfully gotten back to the life you love. One single story can inspire, teach and provide hope for millions of [...]

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TIPS TO RELIEVE STRESS AND TENSION

Whether you are at work or at home, it is common to feel stress and tension. Today, people are often called on to do more with fewer resources. They are faced with more responsibility and more deadlines to get their tasks done. The health of your neck may be at risk with these mounting pressures. [...]

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EVEN THE FAMOUS SUFFER FROM CERVICAL (NECK) DISC HERNIATION; PROVEN TIPS TO ALLEVIATE SYMPTOMS AT HOME

Craig Sjodin/ABC   We are all prone to injury; even reality superstars like Melissa Rycroft. Melissa is a contestant on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” who recently suffered a head and neck injury during rehearsal for the show. The diagnosis, a cervical (neck) disc herniation. The cervical spine is subject to tension and pressure when [...]

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TIPS TO AVOID BACK PAIN WHILE RAKING UP AUTUMNAL DEBRIS

Peak fall foliage viewing has come to an end; and after Sandy blew through the Northeast the once vibrant leaves are likely cluttering up your yard. Raking could be an enjoyable way to spend an autumn afternoon, but it can also be a laborious endeavor that could cause neck, shoulder and back pain. Raking involves [...]

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