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SPINAL INJECTIONS 101: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

  Here at the Virginia Spine Institute, our unique treatment model provides several options to our patients; all under one roof. For your non-operative needs, our Pain Management team is here to help walk you through what to expect when coming in for an injection. Spinal injections whether in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine [...]

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LEG LENGTH DISCREPANCY LINKED TO LOWER BACK PAIN

Have you ever been told or noticed that one of your legs is a bit longer than the other?  Do you have incidences of lower back pain?  These two things could be related.  Most individuals have a small difference in their leg lengths.  For some, the discrepancy is small and negligible and will not be [...]

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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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GET TO KNOW YOUR GLUTEUS MEDIUS MUSCLE

Did you know that the gluteus medius is one of the most important muscles in the body? It plays a key role in prevention of low back, hip, knee and ankle injuries. The gluteus medius muscle is also key in helping one return from such injuries. What is the gluteus medius? The gluteus medius is [...]

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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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WHAT IS ATHLETIC TRAINING?

What is Athletic Training? Written by Jason Arnett, MS, ATC, PES When we meet new people, at some point, the topic of occupation always comes up. When I say that I’m an Athletic Trainer, I get asked, “What exactly is that?” My quick reply, “you know when you’re watching a football game and someone gets [...]

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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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ASK THE EXPERT: HOW DOES A LOW BACK MUSCLE STRAIN OCCUR AND HOW IS IT TREATED?

  How does a low back muscle strain occur and how is it treated? When force exceeds a muscle’s threshold for strength production, injury can occur. Regarding the lumbar spine musculature, lifting from a position of flexion and rotation is the most common mechanism of injury, often creating forces greater than eight times a person’s [...]

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SEVEN TIPS ON REDUCING LOWER BACK PAIN CAUSED BY PREGNANCY

  Pregnant women frequently experience low back pain, especially after the second trimester. As your baby grows, low back pain becomes more pronounced. Between 50 to 70% of all pregnant woman will report having low back pain. Lower Back Pain From Pregnancy Can Be Caused By The Following: Hormonal changes: During pregnancy, certain hormones allow the muscles in the pelvis to [...]

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