The Treadmill vs. the Elliptical Machine: Which Is Better for Your Back?
When you go to the gym, you have exercise choices, based in part on your workout goals. But if your goal is to protect your spine, you should talk to your doctor or physical therapist at the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) before you begin an exercise regimen. You’ll find that the best exercise for your […]
What an Effective Walking Routine Looks Like
If you want to walk to reach your health goals, you need to follow a good walking routine. Walking is the easiest way to maintain your health, especially as you get older. But no matter how old you are, however, you can walk. Whether you do it slowly or quickly depends on your health and […]
The Best Sandals to Protect Your Back
Back pain is one of the most common causes of doctor visits. Your back can start hurting from constant heavy lifting, a sudden jolting movement or a number of medical conditions. But you can take steps to avoid back pain by improving your posture and biomechanics. Biomechanics is the study of how your body moves. […]
10 Tips for Enjoying the Summer Pain-Free
It’s summer and there’s a good chance that you’re more active than ever. Sometimes enjoying a familiar activity like camping or swimming can lead to new back pain or irritate an old injury. Since a pain-free summer is a good summer, the back pain experts at the Southeastern Spine Institute have compiled tips to protect […]
Swimming vs. Walking: Which Is Better for Your Back?
If you’re active, you know that most forms of exercise are beneficial to your health and your back. But if you’ve already hurt your back or you’re susceptible to a back injury, talk to your spine specialist before starting any new sport or exercise program to ensure you don’t injure your back further. You’re more […]
Smell the Roses, But Careful How You Bend
Warm weather’s here again, and for most people, that means that it’s time to head outdoors with family and friends. Keep in mind how much activity you did over the winter, though, before hitting the hiking trail, the tennis court or the backyard garden. Hurting your back will certainly ruin your fun in the sun. […]
Isokinetic Exercises for a Bad Back
Back pain is one of the main reasons people miss work or have to visit a doctor. It’s also one of the leading causes of disability. Most people experience back pain at least once in their lives. You may think that rest gives your back time to heal, but if your pain persists for four […]
New Streaming Service for Medical Documentaries
When your back hurts, you may be one of those people who immediately calls the doctor. But not everyone visits a doctor at the first sign of pain. If that describes you, you may admit to asking Dr. Google a question or two. The danger of searching the internet for answers is threefold: You may […]
Long Distance Driving and Your Back
Whether you drive the highways for a living or want to go on an extended road trip, long distance driving involves sitting in the same position for a long time. You’re putting yourself at risk of developing back problems or aggravating back problems you already have. While driving with back pain is unpleasant, the ramifications […]
Can Your Diet Affect Your Back?
A healthy diet helps you reach and maintain a normal weight while reducing your risk of many common diseases. What you eat has a dramatic effect on your overall health, creating a straight link between your diet and back pain. If what you’re eating isn’t healthy, it can lead to inflammation that affects many aspects […]