This month we focus on understanding the spine, and better informing patients about proper care in order to maintain a healthy spine. 

Do you spend a lot of time on your cell phone or sitting at your computer? Maybe you’ve noticed that your posture is becoming worse, or that your neck and shoulders are starting to ache. Tech neck could be the reason for your troubles.

A Kyphoplasty procedure involves inserting and gently inflating a small balloon inside damaged vertebrae to deliver a cement-like substance that sets the fracture. 

There are any number of reasons why smoking is bad for your health, and we’re going to add bone loss to this list. In the following, we explore the link between smoking and osteoporosis, giving you another good reason to quit.

When it comes to healing, your body contains some very powerful resources. With platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, our goal is to redirect those resources to where you need them most. But is this regenerative therapy safe?

Perhaps you’ve noticed that you’re shorter than you once were, or you’re experiencing unexplained back pain. These are just a few of the signs of osteoporosis. We review some of the myths and facts about this condition here.