Transverse Abdominal Activation
Repeat 2 times Hold 30 seconds Perform 5-6 times per day View the full Spine Care guide here Neck Exercises Back Exercises
Levator Scapulae Stretch (Modified)
Repeat 2-3 Times Hold 30 Seconds Complete 1 Set Perform 2 Times per day Grasp your arm of the affected side and gently pull it across the front of...
Upper Trap Stretch
Repeat 2-3 Times Hold 30 Seconds Complete 1 Set Perform 2 Times per day Draw your head back, lining your ears up with your shoulders (a chin tuck position)....
Cervical Chin Tuck with Head Lift
Repeat 10 Times Hold 5 Seconds Complete 2 Sets Perform 2 Time per day Lie on your back and tuck your chin, so that you feel the muscles on...
Scalene Stretch
Repeat 2-3 Times Hold 30 Seconds Complete 1 Set Perform 2 Times per day Place your hands overlapping on your breastbone. Tilt your head upward and away from the...
Retraction / Chin Tuck
Repeat 10 Times Hold 2 Seconds Complete 2 Sets Perform 2 Times per day View the full Spine Care guide here Neck Exercises Back Exercises
Disc Replacement
Our spine surgeons at Summit are at the forefront of advancements in the design of implants, tools to better diagnose the source of back pain, and surgical techniques. One...
Laser Surgery
You may have seen advertisements touting laser spine surgery as the next big thing in spine surgery. At Summit, we get questions about laser surgery from our patients from...
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Historically, orthopedic surgery meant a long wait to schedule a procedure, several days of hospital recovery, and a sizable medical bill. The development of minimally invasive procedures – many...
Self-Care
Four out of five Americans experience an episode of back pain at some point. Pain and stiffness can make daily activities challenging, but they are not necessarily signs of...