This blog is excerpted from two National Spine Health Foundation articles: Swimming as Exercise: Cross-Training and Rehabilitation, and Aquatic Physical Therapy: Why It May Be Right for You. Swimming as exercise is a great option. It’s not just feeling good that matters, but the actual results on the body. Swimming is effective for several reasons, including: [...]
https://youtu.be/TJkc37qFeQU Thoracic Spine Surgery Testimonial- The thoracic spine, or the upper and middle portion of the back, is made up of twelve vertebrae, T1-T12. The design of the thoracic spine is meant to protect our heart, lungs, and other vital organs as it’s very stable and not meant to move much. When it gets [...]
This blog is excerpted from a Becker's Spine Review article, written on January 27, 2021, by Alan Condon. Florida's population boom, tax-friendly nature and aging population all contribute to it becoming a key battleground for orthopedic practices. The state's population soared by more than 240,000 in 2020, second only to Texas, which gained almost 374,000 [...]
The blog is excerpted from VeryWell Heath, written by Ashley Braun, MPH, RD on January 25, 2021. We often get questions about arthritis, and if we can help those with arthritis in the spine. First, let's discuss what is spinal arthritis. Spinal arthritis is the inflammation of the joints between the bones in your spine [...]
This blog is excerpted from articles by CNN Business and TechnoCodex. If the blur between work and home is still a struggle, mimicking your route from the Before Times may be the solution you need. "Routines and rituals are very beneficial to us, because they're things that we understand and know what to expect from them," [...]
https://youtu.be/sdtSJ_Me1To Herniated disc surgery testimonial- After a 200 mile plus motorcycle riding vacation, Jeremy began feeling low back pain. Like countless others with lumbar spine issues, his discomfort radiated to into the lower body, affecting his personal life, as well as his career. Jeremy tried a number of conservative treatments prior to surgery, [...]
This blog is excerpted from a Spine-Health.com article written by Stephen Hochschuler, MD on June 5, 2019. Sciatica is a term used to describe nerve pain in the leg that is caused by irritation and/or compression of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica originates in the lower back, radiates deep into the buttock, and travels down the leg. What [...]
This article was written by Dr. Alfred O. Bonati, MD, Founder and Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon of The Bonati Spine Institute, October 2016. We all know to some degree that our spine is the most important part within our body. Some have called the spine the "highway to the body." This analogy is not far from [...]
The blog is excerpted from the National Spine Health Foundation article: Winter Wellness For The Spine: 7 Tips For The Season. Wintertime can be tough on the body and the spine is especially at risk when it comes to potential hazards. With cold temperatures, ice, snow, and the tendency to remain sedentary, protecting your spine [...]
https://youtu.be/1h6hQi2_Ri8 Pinched Nerve Surgery Testimonial- After failed injections, failed physical therapy, and an unhelpful trip to the emergency room, Kim contacted the Bonati Spine Institute for help with her chronic lower back pain. Being a local to the Institute, she got an appointment the same day she called to discuss her case. [...]
