by Caroline Wickler | Jan 20, 2023 | Spine
Conditions of the cervical spine The neck has many important jobs to do. It has to have the mobility to rotate and bend side to side so we can check for traffic, look down to read and look up to see something higher up. It also needs to have the stability to support... 
by Kaela Beugnet | Nov 4, 2022 | Spine
More than a Six Pack The muscles that make up the core are more than a six-pack. When trainers, fitness influencers, and other people in the fitness sphere talk about having strong abs, many people think this means striving for a six-pack. In reality, many muscles... 
by Abigail Jurinek | Oct 22, 2022 | Spine
How to Manage Low Back Pain Low back pain can be a scary and debilitating condition. While it is frustrating to deal with, it is also important to understand why you are experiencing these symptoms. Some of the most common orthopedic issues as it relates to back pain... 
by Joe Ogden | Jul 21, 2022 | Spine
What is Cervical Myelopathy? 70% of people over the age of 70 have degeneration in their cervical spine. These people, in many cases, do not have any symptoms of spinal cord degeneration despite the degeneration showing up on imaging. These changes that happen in the... 
by Wes Kokott | May 19, 2022 | Dry Needling, Spine
Does Dry Needling Work for Low Back Pain? Dry needling is a functional technique that is effective in eliminating low back pain. Often patients have sore, tight muscles with low back pain. Typically, muscle tightness is a response to a problem caused by a disc injury... 
by Joe Ogden | Feb 4, 2022 | Spine
The Cushion of the Spine As humans, our spine is filled with discs between each of our bony vertebrae. These discs act as a cushion between each vertebra which is stacked on top of each other to make up our entire spinal column. Often, when a disc herniates, the...