Exercises for Better Back Health
Your back is one of the most important areas of your body when it comes to maintaining the range of movement and physical function that you currently have.
Surgery and the Spine
Having surgery that involves the spine is not something that the majority of people will experience in their lifetime. However, it may present as a necessary procedure for certain health conditions, as well as due to accidents and unexpected injury. The spine is an incredibly complex structure. It serves many important purposes in regards to the function of the body on the whole.
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Alleviating Lower Back Pain
If you are one of the many people living with lower back pain then you will know just how debilitating this health complaint can be. Pain in the lower back can prevent you from being able to engage with certain types of physical activity for too long, if at all, and can also cause other health issues to present.
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When to Call the Bone Doctor
The human body is unarguably a very complex thing, with many different internal structures and systems that all work in synchronisation with each other. When a problem presents in one part of the body, it can soon cause trouble in one or more other areas. This can make the process of understanding and fixing the issue to be as complicated as the body itself!
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Living With Back Pain
Back pain is a problem that unfortunately approximately one in four Americans have experienced. It is not only one of the most common causes of pain, but is also actually among the most popular causes of disability in people aged under 45.
Why Spine Care is Important!
The spine is certainly one of the most important parts of the body and an injury can drastically alter the quality of life of the afflicted person!
Although a small injury will often heal itself after a period of rest, more serious injuries will often require comprehensive treatment. For that reason it is important to seek a professional diagnosis soon after the injury has been experienced, so that the appropriate path of care can be arranged.
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Common Back Complaints
The back is one of the most important regions of the body when it comes to how mobile we all are. Almost every move we make is connected to the back and it is not uncommon for injuries to occur purely as a result of general wear and tear.
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Yoga and Back Pain
In a previous blog post here at Onto Orthopedics we discussed how yoga can be an effective tool for protecting your health. We specifically discussed this issue in relation to pain and injury of the shoulders and neck. Today we are going to revisit this topic but pay more attention to how yoga can truly help to prevent back injuries and reduce existing pain in this area!
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Smoking May Affect Back Pain Treatments
The ill effects of smoking on health are not unknown to us. Newer research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases is now throwing light on how smoking impairs the treatment process of inflammatory arthritis affecting the lower back, known as axial spondyloarthritis. Interestingly, quitting smoking may help reduce your lower back pain!
The chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a disease affecting millions all over the world, increases
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How to Detect a Serious Back Injury
Accidents leading to injury and trauma can happen to anyone [1, 2]. Many times, injuries can be asymptomatic especially if they are deep, so we tend to ignore them. We barely pay attention to medically important signs called ‘red flag sings’ by doctors, such as experiencing pain when lifting a bucket or not being able to walk properly. This can be extremely dangerous especially as the neck and spine (back) are involved. Most people will have a minor back problem at some point of time in their lives [3]. The question remains though- when do we know if a back injury is serious? This article will help you to gain a deeper insight into the seriousness of back injuries.
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