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Wellness news, tips and inspiration for a healthier tomorrowThe Most Common Types of Sporting Injuries Affecting the Back
[addtoany] Sports are big part of life. Whether we have spent our lives engaging in sports or just spend our free time running or exercising at the gym, sports are a great way to relieve stress and stay healthy. But there is also a major downside to sports: injury....
Physician Profile: Dr. Edwin Stevens
[addtoany] Growing up in his grandfather’s workshop, Dr. Edwin (Andy) Stevens learned how to work with this hands from a very young age. Originally expecting to go into Primary Care, it wasn’t until his first surgery in medical school that Dr. Stevens realized the...
What Can Someone Do to Reduce the Risk of Spine Deformities as They Age?
[addtoany] As we age, our muscles weaken, causing a higher risk of problems to our back and spine. And while aging is something we can’t stop, there are things an individual can do to reduce their risk of creating any deformities or problems in their spine. Sit Up...
What is a Compression Fracture?
[addtoany] Compression fractures are very common and can come from a number of different causes. Sometimes people have underlying weakness in the bone, either from cancer or just poor bone density that predisposes them to a compression fracture with something as...
What is the Difference Between a Slipped Disc and a Bulging Disc?
[addtoany] Oftentimes, when someone refers to a slipped disc, they are probably trying to describe a herniated or ruptured disc, which is a disc that is broken in some way. A bulging disc, on the other hand, is not necessarily a focal problem. As we all age, our disc...
What are the Treatments for Kyphosis?
[addtoany] Kyphosis is the forward rounding of your back that is commonly found in older women. As women age, their spinal bones can weaken, causing Kyphosis to form. Kyphosis is diagnosed when the vertebrae become more wedge shaped, rather than cylinder shaped as...
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