The Types of Knee Pain and What It May Signal
Do any of these scenarios sound familiar: You jump out of bed to shut off the alarm and wince as soon as you hit the floor. You may have been overzealous in that pickup basketball game with the guys after work, and now you feel a distinct pain on the outside of your left knee. […]
Techniques for Safe Weightlifting
You don’t need to be interested in body-building to practice safe weightlifting. The effects of healthful weightlifting habits help you treat back pain as well as build back strength. Rely on experienced guidance from your physical therapist at the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) to develop a regular routine and safe habits. Your road to recovery […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Winter Trip to Charleston
A visit to Charleston, South Carolina is always a pleasurable and memorable experience, but a winter trip to Charleston gives you a chance to explore the charm and history of the area while there’s a lower than usual number of tourists. Some advantages of visiting in the winter include accommodations that are easier to find, […]
TENS and Your Back
With more and more doctors reluctant to prescribe opiates for pain, a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit (TENS) has become an attractive option. TENS treatments also continue the trend toward healthier alternatives than opiates, which have proven addictive. At the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI), your spine physician may recommend this pain-free alternative to pain medications […]
Shoulder Injuries Don’t Happen Just to Athletes
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in your body, but that freedom of movement makes it susceptible to injuries. Injuries to the shoulder usually involve tendons, ligaments and muscles, rather than bone. Shoulder injuries are common, even in people who don’t participate in any kind of athletics, and they can affect other areas of […]
Teaching Kids about Back Care
Back pain is one of the most common problems in adults, but many overlook the possibility of preventing it at an early age. Teaching kids at a young age can eliminate many back problems later in life. Show them how to take care of their backs, the risks that lead to back pain and the […]
Lifting Weights and Your Shoulders
Lifting weights is a great way to improve your posture, increase your strength, gain bone density and increase your metabolism. But too much can hurt your shoulders. Shoulder joints have a large range of motion. You use them in daily activities such as raking, throwing, reaching and picking up your children. Strong shoulders can help […]
The Relationship between Your Knees and Your Back
Your body is a web of connections. When you feel pain in one area, it may actually be due to a disease or injury in a different spot. Your knees and your back are another connection. So back pain, particularly lower back pain, requires a diagnosis and treatment with an experienced pain physician, such as […]
Core Exercises: Pros and Cons
The core of your body revolves around the muscles in your abdomen, sides and back. Your core also includes the majority of your spine. If your core muscles are weak, your back is at a greater risk of injury from lifting. While heavy lifting in the gym or at work obviously requires a strong core, […]
How to Get out of Bed without Pain
Morning stiffness and discomfort may seem like a normal part of the aging process, but it doesn’t have to be. You can ease those early aches when heavy workouts or recovery from a procedure make getting out of bed a bit difficult. When arthritis or back, leg or shoulder pain hinder your morning routine, the […]