Limit Bed Rest For Back Pain
Four out of five Americans will experience back pain. Although bed rest was once considered a critical part of back pain recovery, you may be surprised to learn that...
Proper Lifting Techniques Protect Your Spine
Preventative measures may not be able to ward off back pain completely, but knowing proper lifting techniques can certainly protect you from an avoidable back injury. We’ve got tips...
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Don’t “T. Rex” At Your Desk
Preventing poor posture is always better than treating the medical conditions that can be triggered by poor posture over time. The path to prevention may be easier than you...
Walking To Better Spine Health
Walking delivers a number of health benefits, a better-conditioned spine among them. We explain how walking supports spine health, with guidelines to help you incorporate walking into your weekly...
The Link Between Psoriasis And Arthritis
You may know psoriasis as an unsightly skin condition, but did you know that this skin problem can lead to joint damage? Arthritis is commonly understood as a painful...
Benefits Of Cervical Disc Replacement
Two-level cervical disc replacement surgery is an advanced surgical technique offered at Summit Orthopedics. We explain the advantages of this new treatment option. Dr. Nick Wills, an orthopedic spine...
Choosing A Pillow For Spine Support
The right pillow can alleviate or prevent back and neck pain. We have tips to help you select the pillow that is just right for you. There’s nothing like...
Basic Anatomy Of The Spine
Our overview of spine anatomy, and its main components, can help you understand some of the spine problems resulting from injury or aging.
Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease and related conditions are some of the most common causes of low back and neck pain. Understanding these diseases is the first step toward effective treatment....
Surgical Spine Procedures
When conservative treatments no longer control back pain, fusion and disc replacement procedures are surgeries that you and your surgeon may consider. The flexibility of our spine enables us...