How to Prepare for a Virtual Back Pain Appointment
A virtual doctor appointment gives you an opportunity to get expert medical care from the comfort of your own home. Also called telemedicine, a virtual doctor appointment uses technology that includes voice, video and data for consultation, diagnosis and maybe even treatment. Using this technology is safe and secure. It’s not a new concept, but […]
Protecting Your Back While Working from Home
In 2020, more Americans work from home, but it’s a trend that started long before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. While this shift in work location offers some advantages, it also presents some challenges. If you’re among the millions of people who now work from home, either temporarily or permanently, you should learn how to protect […]
Where to Find Art and Artists in Charleston
If you have a soft spot for art and you’re visiting the Southeastern Spine Institute for a checkup or procedure, take a day to explore downtown Charleston. The Holy City has artists who can dazzle you. They’ll make you want to bring something home with you. You can start with the Charleston Art Gallery Association, which […]
Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain
If you’ve hurt your shoulder since being quarantined at home, you’re not alone. Everyone has had to learn to get used to a new way of living. For the time being, it’s easy — and understandable — to slip into a sedentary lifestyle that may cause you to tweak your shoulder. Shoulder pain is a […]
What Is a Pinched Nerve?
When a bone, cartilage, muscle or tendon press on a nerve, it causes pain, tingling, numbness or uncontrolled twitching. Pinched nerves can occur in your neck or back. Pinched nerve pain can radiate up or down your arms or legs. Sometimes, chest pain may be due to a pinched nerve. Always seek immediate medical help […]
Upgrades for the Southeastern Spine Institute
When the Southeastern Spine Institute moved to its new location at 1625 Hospital Drive, the practice upgraded more than just its address. The new facility can now boast more spacious outpatient procedure rooms, as well as all the latest diagnostic and treatment equipment. There’s more parking, too. But equally important: the facility is brand new, […]
First Signs of Back Problems
Back pain is one of the most common complaints that doctors encounter. Since it’s so common, many people tend to write it off and try home remedies when it first appears. If you begin a new exercise routine and feel sore the next day, rest and stretching may be all that’s required. But if you […]
The Advantages of an Updated Ambulatory Surgical Center
An ambulatory surgery center, also referred to as an ASC, is a modern, fully equipped facility for outpatient surgical procedures. An up-to-date ASC features the same kinds of surgical capabilities, safety equipment and qualified personnel that you’d find in a surgical suite at a hospital. The main difference is that the ASC located at a […]
Physical Therapy’s Role in Fighting Back Pain
Back pain, especially low back pain, is so ubiquitous in America that experts report about 90 percent of the population will suffer back pain to some degree in their lifetimes. Your back pain specialists at the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) near Charleston, South Carolina, devote the majority of their practice to treating back pain in […]
10 Ways to Keep Your Shoulders Working
When your shoulders are sore, even everyday activities like brushing your hair, driving or reaching for something in the cupboard can cause pain. That’s when you have to develop healthy habits to protect your shoulders from injury to remain mobile. Your shoulders form the crux from where all your arm movements begin. Each shoulder is […]