In honor of National Eat Your Vegetables Day today, let’s remind ourselves of the important role that vegetables play when it comes to dealing with back pain. As a spine surgeon, I see firsthand how patients’ (and my own) dietary choices significantly impact spine health and overall well-being. Let’s dig deeper into how incorporating more vegetables…
Studies show that men are less likely than women to seek help and talk about it when they are struggling and feeling pain. In honor of Father’s Day this year, Dr. Christopher Good, Spine Surgeon and father of three, kick starts an important health conversation for men about the 4 things they need to know…
Have you ever been sucked into a social media video promising to cure your back pain? With statistics showing back pain on the rise, it’s no wonder that home hacks are trending and going viral online. Thousands of videos with millions of views claim to know why you’re hurting and offer numerous ideas to relieve…
National Call Your Doctor Day is today — Tuesday, June 11th. This is a good time to talk about the fact that 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. How do you know when the pain is something that will heal — or something that requires follow up with a…
When it comes to posture corrector products — I not only recommend them to my patients; I’ve even helped my mom find one that works for her. She had surgery on her back 20 years ago and she’s done great since then. But sometimes she notices that she’s leaning forward, which is a common issue…
The goal of a good running or walking shoe, or any shoe really, is to provide support as well as comfort for arguably two of the most important body parts, your feet. Your feet are not only vital for getting from point A to B, but they also support the weight of your whole body….
As featured on Fox News online, many people often crack their back or neck out of habit to temporarily relieve tension or stiffness. Learn from Neurosurgeon Dr. William Kemp on why you may want to consider breaking that habit to save your spine. What are the reasons people crack their neck or back? People often…
Good alignment of your spine is just as important when you’re lying down as it is when you’re standing up. So if you suffer from back pain, the first thing to consider when lying down is if you have enough support. Having the right pillow matters — and that means making sure you have a…
In this day of fitness trackers, walking desks, marathons and more….I often get asked — is there an amount of movement that could actually be too much for my body? First and foremost, the most important thing to keep in mind when it comes to our physical health and activity is that “movement = health.”…
80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. It’s bound to happen. But there are so many things we can do to lessen the frequency and intensity of back pain. Here are some of the daily habits I live by and share with my patients to ease the chances of…
