One Wrong Step
There’s a reason why lower back pain is a common disability worldwide. For every step you take, your lower back muscles are hard at work. These muscles are in constant motion, and with one wrong step, you can twist improperly and strain them. Walking is a simple — often overlooked — exercise that is beneficial […]
When Do You Need a Total Disc Replacement?
Only after the spine physicians at Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) have exhausted every tool and technique for combating lower back pain do they turn to total disc replacement surgery. This surgery is a last resort option that replaces damaged or worn discs in the lumbar portion of your spine or lower back. First approved by […]
5 Tips to Bend Properly After Surgery
The doctors at Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) take a conservative approach to healing back pain, so surgery is always the absolute last resort. If your doctor has come to the conclusion that you need back surgery, it’s more than likely that nothing else has worked to eliminate your back pain. If, after all other more […]
Take a Load Off Your Back
If you’re experiencing back pain and hope that your experienced spinal physicians at the Southeastern Spine Institute can give you a magic potion or a quick fix, your doctor instead may tell you something you don’t want to hear — it’s time to lose some weight. Not only can back pain be caused by carrying […]
Safe Sports for Bad Backs
Just by their nature, all sports put pressure on the spine and it’s wise to learn how to protect your back no matter what sport or exercise you choose. It’s well accepted that exercise and sports can improve your overall sense of well-being and can help to heal and strengthen your back. Maybe you’re thinking […]
Questions to Ask Before Your Back Surgery
Chronic back trouble can affect many areas of your life. It can inhibit your ability to work and exercise that in turn leads to more complications. Back pain can affect your mental health too, leading to depression and anxiety. And it can impact your general activity levels and enthusiasm for life in general. But then […]
Tips for Choosing the Right Mattress
If you’ve recently had back surgery, it’s time to evaluate your mattress. Comfortable support is always necessary for deep sleep, but you need it even more once you’ve had back surgery. Your best healing occurs when you sleep. By purchasing the most suitable bed now helps you avoid problems in the future. Some things to […]
The Iconic Sights in Charleston, SC
The city of Charleston, South Carolina, was chartered more than 300 years ago. It’s the perfect place to go if you’re a history buff — enjoy the shopping in historic landmarks or combine excitement with education on a family trip. Following back surgery, enjoy these iconic sights by foot if you’re able or by tour […]
Charleston in the Winter
While the spinal physicians at the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) take every measure before resorting to surgery for your back pain, sometimes it’s the only treatment that will work. And when you have the option of choosing a good time to undergo a procedure, you may believe that winter’s the best season to grab a […]
6 Aids to Help You Recover from Back Surgery
Back surgery procedures run the gamut from basic, non-invasive surgery to in-depth procedures that require extensive recovery time. Either way, it’s best to know what to expect with your specific back surgery recovery by talking to your spinal doctor or surgeon ahead of time, so you and your caregiver can have things ready. The six […]