5 Questions to Ask Your Spine Surgeon before Surgery
Did you know that educated patients have better outcomes? Prior research has demonstrated that when patients are educated and engaged in their care, it significantly improves outcomes.
Did you know that educated patients have better outcomes? Prior research has demonstrated that when patients are educated and engaged in their care, it significantly improves outcomes.
Hitting that perfect shot keeps golfers like me coming back for more. But did you know that during a golf swing, the lower back sustains a compressive force of about 1370 pounds for amateur golfers? That number increases to 1700 pounds if you are a professional. This explains why we can have a sore back after a game of golf.
Back pain is a leading cause of disability. According to a Georgetown University publication, some 16 million adults experience persistent or chronic back pain and as a
result are limited in certain everyday activities.
Sleep is vital to us all! While we sleep, healthy muscle growth occurs, tissue repair and hormone production create overall wellness. Sleep is when we actively restore, strengthen, and process and is crucial for healing after surgery.
Have you been suffering from chronic pain in your back or neck that makes it difficult for you to stand, sit or walk? Arthritis of the spine leads to severe pain and inflammation and is a common culprit of chronic back pain. The spinal joints in our spine withstand a significant amount of pressure, making them particularly prone to developing arthritis as we age.