Backpacks and Back Pain – Is Your Child at Risk?
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About 90% of kids wear backpacks. Have you ever wondered what this does to your child’s spine?
A new study, published in the Jan 1 issues of Spine found that heavy backpacks can damage children’s spinal discs, increase spinal curvature and cause back strain (and pain).
According to press materials, the study took MRIs [...]
Elderly People Can Prevent Falls
Falling is a leading cause of neck fracture in senior citizens and the elderly. Falls can have devastating consequences, so prevention is the best medicine. The Daily Spine has a few tips on ways to prevent falls in elderly people.
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Back Surgery – Align Your Expectations with Your Doctors'
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When you go to your family physician for relentless back and leg pain, you may get a referral to a spine surgeon. But are you sure you and your doctors are on the same page about what to expect from back surgery? A new study may shed some light.
The study presented [...]
Happy New Years, Spine-Style, That Is.
It’s easy to make New Year’s resolutions. But when back pain gets in your way, sticking with them all year is more challenging. I am a firm believer in making not only attainable goals, but pleasant ones, as well. So how do you make keeping your New Year’s resolutions easy, fun and rewarding? Here [...]
Your Back Safe Shoveling Technique
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Another day, another snowstorm, it seems. If you are headed out to clear the stuff, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has a few back saving tips for you:
Warm up your muscles before doing the heavy work. About 10 minutes of a light aerobic activity such as walking will do. [...]
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