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This is concluding post of the series that is focused on listing the definitions of important terms surrounding issues of the spine, bones, and spinal cord. You may want to bookmark this blog post so that [...]
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Thanks to changes in the industry, today’s doctors spend about 10 to 15 minutes with each patient. As a result, the experience can be confusing and frustrating if communication is lacking. Many patients leave the office not understanding the doctor’s directions. Ultimately, however, your health is your responsibility. Because physicians can’t read your mind, it’s [...]
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This is part 5 of the continuing series that is focused on listing the definitions of important terms surrounding issues of the spine, bones, and spinal cord. You may want to bookmark this blog post so that you [...]
Continue reading about Defining The Doctor’s Discourse – A List of Spine Related Terms (Part 5)
About eight months ago we posted a blog about how the same blue dye found in M&Ms had been linked to reducing spinal injuries. The compound, Brilliant Blue G, had been injected into rats suffering a spinal cord injury and researchers found that the rats could walk again.
Earlier this month, a team of orthopedic surgeons [...]
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Today we address a question about acupuncture and back pain.
Can Acupuncture Treatments Relieve Back Pain?
Doctor JD Bartleson from mayoclinic.com says that when acupuncture is performed properly by trained practitioners it has proved to be an effective therapy for back pain. Several studies have found that acupuncture can help reduce chronic back pain and improve daily [...]
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This is part 3 of the continuing series that is focused on listing the definitions of important terms surrounding issues of the spine, bones, and spinal cord. You may want to bookmark this blog post so that you can find it at a later time. While you won’t [...]
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Below are three back stretches and exercises that your spine specialist might recommend.
Pelvic Tilt
The pelvic tilt strengthens your lower abdominal muscles and stretches your low back (lumbar spine).
Start on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
As you exhale, contract your abdominal muscles, pushing your belly button towards the floor [...]
Everyone respects a doctor because we’ve all experienced the massive amount of knowledge that doctors contain. Often a point of confusion is translating the complicated practice of medicine into a jargon that a layperson can understand. For those not familiar with the medical abbreviations that health professionals use on a daily basis we laypeople can [...]
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According to details listed in The American Journal of Medicine, men regularly taking painkillers are much more likely to suffer hearing loss. Researchers say a new study shows men, especially young men, taking paracetamol at least twice a week doubled the risk of mild to severe deafness before their 50th birthday. Painkillers like aspirin and [...]
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