Mayfield Brain & Spinal Column – Page 4 – Official Blog of Mayfield Brain & Spine

COVID vaccine timing may affect procedure

February 2, 2021 Cliff Peale Community

Taking both shots of a COVID-19 vaccine should provide a layer of protection against contracting the coronavirus – but it may also affect how patients should schedule elective surgeries, pain injections and

Stay alert for signs of a brain aneurysm

February 1, 2021 Cliff Peale Brain Aneurysm

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

5 tips: Stay healthy working from home

February 1, 2021 Cliff Peale Physical Therapy, Spine Care

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

Protect your back this winter

December 3, 2020 Cliff Peale Physical Therapy, Spine Care

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

Understanding nerve pain after spine surgery

September 9, 2020 Christa McAlpin Physical Therapy, Spine Care

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

Preparing for spinal fusion surgery is a team effort

July 28, 2020 Christa McAlpin Spine Care

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

5 ways to improve workplace ergonomics

June 17, 2020 Christa McAlpin Spine Care, Wellness

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

Stressed woman rubbing her neck while on the phone.

Tips to reduce stress during this challenging time

May 21, 2020 Christa McAlpin Spine Care, Wellness

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

Work smarter, not harder, when tackling yard work

April 1, 2020 Cliff Peale Spine Care, Wellness

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

Mayfield’s position on medical marijuana explained

March 24, 2020 Cliff Peale Chronic Pain, Integrative Medicine, PM&R, Spine Care, Wellness

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

Stuck at home with spine pain? 10 tips to help you feel better

March 18, 2020 Cliff Peale Chronic Pain, Spine Care, Uncategorized, Wellness

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

It’s Ladder Safety Month: Know the risks and stay safe

March 10, 2020 Cliff Peale Neurotrauma, Spinal Trauma, TBI, Wellness

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