Southeastern Spine Institute

06/07/2021

When the diet you consume is unhealthy, you miss out on the necessary nutrients that your bones and muscles need, which can affect your spine health. There may not be a direct link, such as the path from eating donuts to suffering back pain, but the indirect link does exist. Not only does a poor diet weaken your muscles and bones, but a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology shows that overweight or obese people are more likely to suffer from disc degeneration. Read more at

When the diet you consume is unhealthy, you miss out on the necessary nutrients that your bones and muscles need, which can affect your spine health.

05/28/2021

Functional rehabilitation extends the traditional elements of physical therapy. By using exercises designed to imitate the movement patterns that you use in your day-to-day life, functional rehab restores proper movement patterns. It also improves the coordination between your nervous system and your muscles. Read more at https://bit.ly/3yIdh5M.

05/20/2021

Getting older can make it challenging to play the sports you enjoyed in your youth. Stiff joints, reduced flexibility and arthritis prevent you from moving and playing like you once did. Injuries that heal slowly (or not at all), chronic conditions that weaken your body, and other physical problems may cause you to give up your favorite sports. Read more at https://bit.ly/3oC9ans.

05/13/2021

OTC painkillers are dangerous if not taken as directed. While you may think you know your body, you may have an underlying medical condition that’s causing the symptoms for which you’re taking the pain relievers. Your doctor can make sure the symptoms aren’t part of a serious, previously unknown medical condition. Read more at https://bit.ly/3oencLD.

05/05/2021

As difficult as back pain can be, nobody wants to risk getting the coronavirus while seeking pain relief. At the same time, you need to know that you’re at less risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the Southeastern Spine Institute than at a hospital or a family doctor’s office. Read more at: https://bit.ly/3nOAmPg.

04/29/2021

You can’t always know the source of sudden back pain. It can hit without warning, and it’s not always obvious what caused it. Back pain that comes on suddenly and lasts a long time is known as acute back pain. In many cases, it resolves with self-care measures after a few days to a week, but don’t take chances with your back. Read more at: https://bit.ly/2RbdKfO.

04/20/2021

If you’re prone to back pain, it’s a good idea to be proactive about the lifestyle choices you make every day. At the Southeastern Spine Institute, experienced specialists in spinal medicine help you understand how to avoid back pain and take the best possible care of your back. Read more at https://bit.ly/3aqrmKQ.

04/15/2021

Most parents don’t get to take a day off when they’re not feeling that great. Dealing with kids can be especially challenging when your back hurts, since there are things that need to be done, whether or not you’re in pain. Learning the best back pain tips can keep you functioning while maintaining your sanity and your health. Read more at https://bit.ly/32cvjhC.

04/07/2021

Neck injuries are very common and can happen suddenly or gradually. The damage done to this vulnerable area may be mild or severe. If you have neck pain from trauma, it may involve damage to the muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, discs or vertebrae. Read more at https://bit.ly/3dJ9Ou2.

03/30/2021

You know when your back hurts, but you may not be able to accurately tell your doctor exactly where the pain originates. Back pain is often referred from other areas, especially when it comes to pain that starts in your spine. That’s why you need to rely on the experts at the Southeastern Spine Institute to properly diagnose your back pain. It’s the only way to receive the best treatment for your specific pain. Read more at https://bit.ly/31y93P2.

03/24/2021

A hunched back, sometimes referred to as a dowager’s hump, is primarily associated with older women, but men are just as susceptible to developing a rounded back as women. Clinically called kyphosis, curvature of the spine usually happens slowly over the years as a culmination of poor posture and constant bending over — for example, to look at electronic screens. The curve eventually causes you to have to lift your head to see in front of you, making it protrude forward unnaturally. Read more at https://bit.ly/397txlK.

03/15/2021

When you think about your health, you may not consider flexibility, but it’s one of the five components of ultimate physical fitness. Your muscles are like rubber bands. When a rubber band is short and tight and you apply force, it breaks easily. A longer, more elastic rubber band can withstand more force. Read more at https://bit.ly/3tq9xCL.