February 18, 2020
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Continuing Advances in Effective Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS Surgery)
The spine performs the vital function of protecting your spinal cord and transmitting information between the brain and your entire body. The spine is comprised of various sections: the cervical spine, the lumbar spine, the thoracic spine, the sacrum, and the coccyx. (more…)
February 11, 2020
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3 Exercises to Alleviate the Pain of a Pinched Nerve in the Neck
Neck pain is a prevalent cause of discomfort and loss of both functionality and productivity for millions of people worldwide. It affects between 20 percent and 70 percent of people during their lifetime. (more…)
February 4, 2020
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Can Electrical Stimulation Help People With Spinal Cord Injuries?
The spinal cord is a cylindrical structure that transmits sensory and motor information to and from your brain to the rest of your body. When this vital part of your central nervous system is injured—due to trauma, compression, or a loss of regular blood flow—it has detrimental effects on the rest...
January 28, 2020
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How Carrying Heavy Handbags and Backpacks Is Hurting Your Posture and Back
Back pain is a common ailment that plagues the lives of about 31 million Americans during their lifetime. Lower back pain affects people of all ages and can significantly impact your overall wellbeing. In fact, it causes a loss of 264 million working days every year because people are unable to function...
January 22, 2020
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4 Signs of A Pinched Nerve You Shouldn’t Ignore
Your spinal cord is a key component of your central nervous system. Through it, the nerves carry important impulses to and from the rest of your body. Pinched nerves may occur due to a variety of reasons but they can cause considerable damage if left untreated. (more…)
January 2, 2020
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Post-Surgery Care and Recovery After a Brain Tumor
Tumors of the central nervous system usually start in the brain or spinal cord. Of these, brain tumors account for 85 to 90 percent of primary central nervous system tumors. (more…)