Whether we’re commuting to the office, working at a desk or hunched over a computer or other device, these activities have one thing in common: We do them while sitting. But all of this sitting can take a huge toll on our spines, resulting in acute or chronic back pain, according to Dr. Kaliq Chang,… Continue reading What You Can Do About Your Back Pain
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Why Winter Can Become a Pain in the Back – and Neck
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful,” but your back – and neck — may not be feeling so delightful unless you took the necessary precautions to protect the spine from winter’s cold and activity perils. Falls on ice, especially while carrying grocery bags and packages, and improper snow-shoveling techniques – putting stress on the back… Continue reading Why Winter Can Become a Pain in the Back – and Neck
A Spine Surgeon’s Tips for Protecting Your Back If You’re Overweight
More than twenty years ago, federal health officials warned that a growing obesity epidemic was threatening the health of millions of Americans. Since then, the situation was gotten markedly worse. Today, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. adult obesity rate is more than 40%. There’s a great deal of focus… Continue reading A Spine Surgeon’s Tips for Protecting Your Back If You’re Overweight
What Obesity Does to the Spine
With so much focus on the many health risks of obesity – including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer – many people overlook what obesity can also do to the spine, About one-third of American adults – approximately 79 million people – have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as obese.… Continue reading What Obesity Does to the Spine