Many daily activities, when performed incorrectly, can negatively impact your spine. Simple awareness and adjustments can make a big difference in maintaining spinal health. One common culprit is sitting, especially for long periods of time. Slouching or hunching over a…
Spondylolisthesis is when your vertebrae slips out of place onto the vertebrae below it, causing discomfort and pain in your lower back. It can be treated in multiple ways including surgery and physical therapy treatment, allowing pain relief for our…
Spine health is crucial for overall wellbeing because the spine supports the body, enables movement, and protects the spinal cord and nerves. The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body, controlling motor, sensory, and…
An extremity and spinal injection involve injecting medication directly into a joint, muscle, or area around the spine to reduce pain and inflammation. These injections are typically needed to treat conditions like arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, or spinal issues such as…
A herniated disc occurs when the soft cushion in between your bones in your spine pushes out. This causes pain, discomfort, and in severe cases loss of bladder control (seek immediate help). Here at Axis Spine and Orthopedics we can…
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spaces in your spine, which can put pressure on your spine and surrounding nerves. This can cause pain, cramps, weakening or numbness over time. Here at Axis Spine and Orthopedics, we use minimally…
Sciatica is a nerve pain that shoots down your leg from your lower back, commonly mistaken with a “back ache”. It happens when the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated. We can help with minimally invasive spine surgery by targeting…
A spinal fusion is basically a “welding” process for your spine. It’s a surgery where two or more vertebrae are joined together, so they heal into a single bone. This procedure is usually done to stabilize the spine due to…
Maintain a good posture. Keeping your back straight when standing or sitting can benefit your spine health, putting less stress on your spine overtime. Lift objects properly. When lifting you should never bend your back and lift with your back.…
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