Brain aneurysms gained public attention in January with the news that rapper and music executive Dr. Dre is recovering from such a condition. An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge of an artery
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5 tips: Stay healthy working from home
Working from home has quickly become part of the “new normal” for many people – whatever “normal” is going to look like. Whether you work at the dining room table or the
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Protect your back this winter
As the temperature goes down, make sure your back pain doesn’t flare up. Shoveling snow, slipping on the ice and over-exerting yourself outdoors are just a few of the potential hazards out
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Understanding nerve pain after spine surgery
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
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Preparing 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
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5 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
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Tips 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
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Work 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
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Mayfield’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
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Stuck 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
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It’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
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Building 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,
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