https://youtu.be/s_-94pGpO1g Judy Shoemaker is not your average grandmother. She's a professor of doctoral research, a participant in the local music community, and a volunteer with Therapy Dog International. Judy's dedication to her family, students and therapy dog organization was unwavering, until a car accident in December 2014. As a result of the accident, she [...]
This blog is excerpted from a Best Life article, written by Laura Gray on April 11, 2021. If you suffer from lower back pain, you're probably all too familiar with the challenges of treating it. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), you're not alone -- between 60 and 70% of adults will experience lower back [...]
This blog is excerpted from a U.S. News & World Report article written by Ruben Castaneda and Vanessa Caceres on April 5, 2021. There are two types of vitamin D important to humans: D2 is from plant-based sources, and D3 is made by the body when the skin is not protected by sunscreen and is exposed to ultraviolet rays [...]
This blog is excerpted from a Healthline article by Marjorie Hecht on March 23, 2021 about arching back. Everyone’s back has some degree of arch or curve. Your spine is gently curved inward in the cervical area (neck) and the lumbar area (lower back). “Arching your back” refers to exaggerating its natural curvature by pushing [...]
https://youtu.be/yyF1PTp310E Bonati Spine Institute patient Dr. Christopher Forsee has dealt with sciatica periodically as he aged. This is common as approximately 80% of people in the U.S. will experience similar issues at some point in their lives. However, Dr. Forsee's pain escalated quickly after Hurricane Irma clean up in the fall of 2017. Initially, [...]
This blog is excerpted from the National Spine Health Foundation article titled "Spine Anatomy: What is a Healthy Spine?" A healthy spine is a critical element in order to sustain a satisfying lifestyle. Elements that categorize a healthy spine are strong vertebrae, flexible spinal ligaments, cushiony discs, strong back muscles, and healthy, moveable facet joints. [...]
This blog is excerpted from a Well + Good article written by Rachel Lapidos on August 5, 2020. Spine specialists learn everything they can relating to back and neck pain, all in the quest to help you have the most healthy stack of vertebrae possible. There are certain fitness exercises that are considered to be the [...]
https://youtu.be/6jtKdPzA4xA Herniated disc patient testimonial: Carolann P. of Spring Hill, Florida started experiencing discomfort decades ago, due to on and off sciatica. When her pain episodes escalated, she would visit a chiropractor. However, that only provided temporary relief. Carolann lived with this chronic pain for several years, until a friend of hers told her about [...]
This blog is excerpted from Healthline, medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP and written by Valencia Higuera on February 23, 2021 on burning between shoulder blades and upper back. Burning pain is different from other types of back pain. Some people describe it as a prickly, stinging sensation, or an electrical shock [...]
This blog is excerpted from a Medical News Today article. People spend a lot of time sitting down. There are many reasons a person may experience pain in their buttocks when sitting. Read on to learn about possible symptoms and causes of buttock pain, diagnosis, and when a person should seek medical attention. Symptoms Symptoms may [...]
