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How Can Hybrid Spine Surgery Help My Neck Pain?

You may know about traditional surgery for neck pain…but have you heard about this latest advance?  The two most common surgical recommendations for neck pain are spinal fusion and artificial disc replacement. Each of these surgeries offers a solution for neck pain depending on the patient’s unique condition. Spinal fusions are most applicable for conditions…

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The Most Effective Way To Overcome Pain? Utilize Your Fat With Microfragmented Adipose Tissue Injections

New Regenerative Medicine Solution For Your Joint Pain Strenuous activity can sometimes have a negative impact on the body, leading to inflammation and break down of the cartilage. All joints are affected, but the worst perpetrators are the largest joints like the hip or knee. In the past, if you’ve experienced debilitating pain like this,…

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Four Techniques To Remember When Shoveling This Winter

Shovel away your low back pain this winter! Snow shoveling often leads to low back injuries, so it is important to practice proper shoveling techniques to avoid these injuries. 4 Tips for Shoveling This Winter Season 1. PROPER STRETCHING: 2. SELECT THE RIGHT SHOVEL 3. LIFTING TECHNIQUES 4. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY Using these simple guidelines will help…

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Five Simple Tips To Maintain & Achieve Your New Year Resolutions

As the first of the year rolls around, things like change, goals and resolutions came to mind. Though many of us have the best of intentions, we rarely are able to maintain let alone achieve our New Year resolutions. Here are five tips on how to stick to your resolutions and actually achieve them! New…

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Top 10 Sneaky Ways To Burn Calories During The Holiday Season

‘Tis the season to be indulging in festive treats and decadent drinks (and it doesn’t stop after Christmas Day). In fact, the media often eludes that the average person gains 7 to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Don’t let the extra calories lurking around every garland decorated corner make you a statistic. We’re not…

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Arm Yourself With These Helpful Tips To Combat The Early Start To Flu Season

Flu season is upon us and in the spirit of National Hand Washing Awareness Week; we’ve put together a few tips on flu prevention. Should I get vaccinated? According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), all healthy people aged 6 months and up should be vaccinated. Who should not get vaccinated? When should I get…

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4 Ways To Avoid Back Pain & Health Risks During Your Travels This Holiday Season

The holidays are upon us…sweet treats, delicious eggnog, and time spent with family and friends. How could that be bad?! Well, if you have back pain then you know how difficult and painful it can sometimes be to travel to those friends and family members. Whether you are taking a plane, train, or automobile to…

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Detecting The Source Of Your Back Pain. Could It Be Bertolotti Syndrome?

Bertolotti Syndrome is an unique cause of low back pain, particularly focused along the waistline slightly off to the side, that is often confused with sacroiliitis. Bertolotti Syndrome is a diagnosis given to someone with symptomatic pain due to a transitional vertebra that is inflamed. Although it is a very rare cause of back pain,…