Category: Patient Education

fundamentals of scoliosis diagnosis & treatment

The Fundamentals of Scoliosis Diagnosis & Treatment

Scoliosis is a common spinal condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It involves an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, which can lead to postural changes, discomfort, and potential. . .
A Comprehensive Guide to Neck Pain

A Comprehensive Guide to Neck Pain

While neck pain is common, it's important to know the symptoms and what the potential causes of neck pain are.. . .
What is Osteoporosis?

What is Osteoporosis?

May is National Osteoporosis Month, meaning it’s the perfect time to learn more about this incredibly common condition.. . .
quiz: test your spine knowledge

Quiz: Test Your Spine Knowledge

There is so much misinformation circulating about spine health and back pain that we decided to create a spine health quiz. Try to guess whether the statements below are true. . .
How to Recognize the Signs of a Herniated Disc

How to Recognize the Signs of a Herniated Disc

You often hear words associated with a herniated disc like “pinched nerve”, “ruptured disc” or “bulging disc”, but they are essentially talking about the same thing. Spinal discs are the. . .

Woman expressing back pain 5 Myths About Back Pain

5 Myths About Back Pain

There is no shortage of myths circulating online about back and neck pain. Unless you are a healthcare professional, it can be hard to distinguish the truth from all of. . .

Five Ways Motion Can Cause Lower Back Pain

Five Ways Motion Can Cause Lower Back Pain

You may be thinking, “How can motion cause lower back pain? Weren’t humans designed to be in motion?” Yes, humans are meant to be active. But like all well-built machines,. . .

Scary Facts About Poor Posture

With Halloween right around the corner, we thought we’d get into the spirit and spook you with some facts about poor posture. Trust us, the side effects of poor posture. . .

Sciatica: Know the Facts

Millions of people in the United States suffer from Sciatica. Sciatica is a term used to describe the symptoms of leg pain, tingling, and numbness or weakness originating in the. . .

Back Awareness Month

September is Pain Awareness Month. Did you know that nearly 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives? Or that lower back pain is the. . .