If you are dealing with hip fractures or know someone who is, you know that it can be a life-altering experience. Understanding the types of hip fractures is key to proper care and long-term prevention. In this blog post, we [...]
By the time your kid turns 13, you may have already started hearing the words "scoliosis" and "spine care" in the same sentence. If you haven’t, you’re in a privileged lot. But if you have, the chances are that the [...]
The backbone or the spine consists of small bones, the vertebrae stacked along with the disc, and on top of one another. Now, a healthy spine has gentle curves when viewed from the side. These curves help the spinal canal [...]
Your spinal column comprises individual vertebrae, of which each is protected by a cushion called a herniated or spinal disc. This disc prevents the friction of bones against one another. Usually, the outside of this disc is hard while the [...]
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a highly detailed image that can show the soft tissues in your body. It uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to generate images of specific organs, soft tissue, and bones without [...]
Unless you’ve had a car accident or another traumatic event resulting in severe bodily injury, you probably don’t think about your spine daily. It’s not like it hurts all the time. In fact, unless you have an injury or disease [...]
For those experiencing back pain, you probably realize just how grueling it can be. Back pain, especially chronic back pain, can make everyday aspects of your life challenging. For some, back pain is caused by a specific back injury, but [...]
