The COVID pandemic has forced us to change our lives in several unprecedented ways. Health experts have advised governments to mandate mask-wearing in most enclosed public venues and even in many outdoor settings. While numerous studies demonstrate that masks prevent the spread of COVID, many people are reluctant to wear them for other reasons, including:

• The politics of mask-wearing
• The inconvenience of wearing a mask everywhere
• The increased possibility of falling because of obstructed vision

The Southeastern Spine Institute can address the last reason.…

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Falling is one of the most common accidents that lead to injury and back pain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-quarter of seniors over the age of 65 fall every year. And to make matters worse, once you’ve had a fall, you’re twice as likely to experience another.…

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