By Luke Iding, PT, DPT Many patients undergo spine surgery because a nerve has become pinched or injured. Nerve pain is different from muscle pain and can be debilitating. Below are some
Read morePreparing for spinal fusion surgery is a team effort
By Jillian Thompson What you do before and after surgery can help get you back on your feet sooner. It’s important to have realistic expectations and prepare properly for your recovery. For
Read more5 ways to improve workplace ergonomics
By Peter Till, PT, DPT, MTC, ATC Ergonomics is defined as “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and
Read moreTips to reduce stress during this challenging time
By Audra Roden, MPT No matter what your situation is regarding work, family, finances, etc., this is undoubtedly a stressful time for most people. Even those who have few problems dealing with
Read moreWork smarter, not harder, when tackling yard work
By Robert Bohinski, MD, PhD As spring arrives with the lacy finery of emerging leaves, the explosion of weeds, and the chorus of birds at dawn, our thoughts are inevitably drawn to
Read moreMayfield’s position on medical marijuana explained
By Marc Orlando, MD I hear the question several times a week: Do doctors at Mayfield Brain & Spine prescribe medical marijuana? The short answer, at this time, is that Mayfield physicians
Read moreStuck at home with spine pain? 10 tips to help you feel better
By Lisa Cleveland, PT If the COVID-19 emergency has forced you to delay seeking spine care, we feel your pain. Perhaps you are quarantined at home. Perhaps your physician is not seeing
Read moreIt’s Ladder Safety Month: Know the risks and stay safe
By Tann Nichols, MD If you think ladder injuries are rare, think again. In the United States more than 500,000 people are treated for ladder-related injuries each year, and about 300 people
Read moreBuilding and maintaining muscle as we age
By Tammy Bellman, PT As we age, we experience many physical changes: muscular, cardiovascular, skeletal. Age-related muscle loss – also known as sarcopenia — is especially prevalent. After the age of 30,
Read moreWhen to get a second opinion: a Q&A with Dr. Chris McPherson
You are hardly alone if a significant medical diagnosis has stopped you in your tracks and caused you to wonder whether you should get a second opinion. Christopher McPherson, MD, a neurosurgeon
Read moreDuring Patient Recognition Week, Mayfield clinicians share appreciation and insights
Patients are accustomed to thanking those who take care of them. But at the same time, most clinicians are deeply appreciative of their patients. Day in and day out, doctors, nurses, and
Read moreTreating spinal deformity: It takes a village
By Zachary Tempel, MD If you or a loved one suffers from adult spinal deformity or scoliosis, you know that treatment can be very challenging. When patients come to me with these
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