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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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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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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Know your child’s backpack limits for optimal spine health
By Marc Orlando, MD, and Jenna Till, DPT As the school year approaches, families everywhere are preparing to shop for books, writing utensils, computer notepads and – perhaps most essential of all
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