Spring is finally here, and if you’re anything like us, you probably can’t wait to take your fitness routine outdoors. Outdoor workouts offer tons of great health benefits. The vitamin D we receive from the sun amps up our immune system, boosts bone health, and can actually improve mood. Working out outside also provides better…
What you eat has a huge impact on how you heal and manage bone and joint pain – whether you’re dealing with a break, fracture, sprain or other chronic condition. Before heading out on your next grocery trip, make sure to add these to your shopping list. Dark, leafy greens, broccoli, soybeans, yogurt. All of…
Coming home after a spinal surgery can be a daunting and overwhelming process. Your mobility may be limited, and there may not always be someone nearby that can make sure you have what you need. To make sure you have everything you need to recovery properly, without aggravating your injury or condition, have these at…
Healing from an injury or condition is a process that continues long after you leave the doctor’s office. The habits that you practice at home can have a big impact on your body’s ability to recover, for better or worse. While habits like getting in some approved exercise, eating a healthy, balanced diet, and following…
Ahh, Valentine’s Day. Love is in the air, and chocolate, candy, and all kinds of sugar-loaded sweets are piled on grocery store shelves. While those heart-shaped boxes may send your sweeties’ heart fluttering, their high saturated fat and sugar content can send pain levels soaring. That’s because sugar is a known trigger for inflammation –…
You might be wondering what stress – the kind that can come from work pressures, a full schedule, and a mile-long to-do list – has to do with an injury or spinal condition. But the fact is, stress affects nearly all systems in the body, including the ones responsible for recovery from pain, accident, or…
You probably already know that good posture and standing up straight are great for the health and alignment of your spine. But if you’re looking to build strength in your back and reduce chronic back pain, as well as protect your back and spine from serious injury, one of the best things you can do…
As 2016 arrives, we all start to reflect on what we’ve accomplished over the past year, and what we have to look forward to in the 365 days ahead. Here at Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we’ve spent the last year providing all of our patients with only the highest quality sport and spine care…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — filled with holiday parties, delicious meals, and quality time with family and friends. Unfortunately though, some of our favorite things about the season can be detrimental to the health of our back and spine. Between last-minute shopping, and trying to plan the most Pinterest-perfect holiday party,…
While the jury is still out on just how big a role weather plays in chronic pain, anecdotal evidence abounds. People across all age groups insist that cold, winter weather exacerbates their pain, with knee pain close to the top of the list. Some researchers believe that this is because nerve endings in the joints…
