How a Sore Shoulder Contributes to Back Pain
Your body is like an intricate jigsaw puzzle: if one piece is damaged, the whole suffers. Your body is made up of physical parts that all fit together and work together seamlessly. You can breathe not just because you have lungs. You can walk not just because you have legs. By the same token, when […]
The Most Invasive Back Surgery – And Why You Might Need It
You may read a lot these days about minimally invasive procedures and how wonderful they are for so many people suffering from back pain. And while they sound great, these procedures aren’t for everybody. If your condition has defied other treatments in the past, your medical team at the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) may insist […]
A Stiff Neck Isn’t Always Something Minor
A stiff neck can be annoying and uncomfortable. You take over-the-counter pain relievers and hope the pain goes away. But there are times when your stiff neck can be a symptom of something serious. If the pain persists, it may be time to consult your spinal doctor at the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI). Believe it […]
Spine Implants and How They Work
To understand how spine implants work, you have to know a little about the purpose they serve. Thanks to advances in medical technology, most spinal conditions no longer require surgery. But if your medical condition has advanced to the point that your spine needs additional strength or stability, spinal implants may just provide the answer […]
One and Done: How to Avoid Re-Injuring Your Back
After having survived your last back injury, you know it’s not something you want to going through again. Back pain isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. Eight out of 10 people have been forced to endure back pain at some point in their lives. Those are fairly alarming statistics. It proves that back pain […]
10 Tips for Ergonomic Cellphone Use
Cellphones and back pain aren’t exactly things you associate with each other — until you have a problem. Ergonomics are probably not the most pressing issue on the minds of cellphone designers either. Capability and convenience often outshine comfort in the world of mobile devices. Even the simple act of holding your cellphone to your […]
Back Surgery Blues: Fighting Depression
You’ve come a long way in this challenging journey. Now, you’re at the point of preparing for back surgery. Each step closer has brought you more complex information to process, various solutions to consider and unfortunately, the possibility of depression. While you’ve bravely battled chronic pain and uncertainty on a daily basis, overwhelming worry and […]
How to Tell If Your Hips Are Out of Alignment
Even very minor concerns about spinal health may indicate that a problem is in the making. Untreated, back pain can lead to more debilitating problems. Some of these problems result from a lack of knowledge about what’s wrong with your back and what steps you can take to treat it. A visit to the team […]
The Best Local Food in Charleston, SC
With a rich history and local passion, Charleston, South Carolina, is a prime location for dining out. If you’re in town to visit one of the specialists at the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) either for yourself or as a helper, you’re in for a treat. Charleston accommodates any and all taste buds and adventurous eating. […]
Safe High-Impact Exercises to Improve Bone Density
Unless you’re an astronaut, you don’t experience the effects of spaceflight osteopenia caused by weightlessness. Long-term space flights can result in an alarming 20 percent loss of bone. To counteract the debilitating effects of their extraterrestrial lifestyle, astronauts engage in at least 15 hours a week of high-impact exercise. Although you have the benefit of […]