How do you determine a healthy weight?
There are countless fitness magazines, blogs, articles, and websites that talk about healthy weight and what’s acceptable and what’s not. We are inundated with information obsessing over the human body and what looks good. This blog is not another one of those articles. We are not concerned about your body weight in terms of how […]
Pediatric Pars Fractures
According to the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, pediatric pars fractures occur in children involved in “repetitive bending and straightening of the spine. They are generally self-limited and get better with rest followed by rehabilitation.” Pars fractures, also called lumbar spondylolysis, can affect 30% of adolescents, especially if they are involved in sports.
Causes of Leg Numbness
In the following video Dr. Gill discusses some possible causes of leg numbness, including spondylosis and spondylothesis.
What is Lumbar Spondylolisthesis?
Lumbar spondylolisthesis is when one of the bones in your spine slips forward and out of place causing lower back pain and numbness or weakness in one or both legs. Lumbar spondylolisthesis is the most common form of spondylolisthesis, though it can occur along different areas of the spine.
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Over 80% of adults experience one or more episodes of back pain in their lifetime.
Tips to Avoid Back Injury
Avoid back injury as you finish up your fall chores before winter sets in with these three tips. 1. Warm up- Never lift a heavy load after a long period of inactivity. Warm up with a quick walk and some simple stretches.
What is a herniated disc?
A disc herniates when the outer portion of the disc ruptures and some of the softer disc nucleus material squeezes out. When a herniated disc is bulging out of position it can push on spinal nerves and cause severe, shooting pain, numbness and/or weakness.
Prevent Low Back Pain While Driving
According to AAA 86% of Americans are planning to take a final road trip this Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, low back pain can sometimes result after long hours spent driving. Follow these three tips to avoid low back pain while driving:
