by hpadmin | Mar 9, 2017 | Site Blogs
Sports and injuries go hand-in-hand but, one of the best ways athletes can protect themselves is through education and awareness. All sports related injuries are serious, but none more so than those related to the spine. The four most common are: Cervical (Neck)...
by hpadmin | Feb 8, 2017 | Site Blogs
A fracture of the cervical vertebrae is similar to any other fracture in the body, except that the consequences can be more serious if not treated in a timely fashion. When the spine is fractured, portions of the vertebrae can begin to irritate the spinal nerves and...
by hpadmin | Jan 19, 2017 | Site Blogs
Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are the bony outgrowths that can develop on the edges of the vertebrae due to the aging process or wear and tear. Bone spurs are most common in those over 60 years and older, but they do not always result in back or neck pain. In...
by hpadmin | Dec 13, 2016 | Site Blogs
Almost all people will experience an episode of back or neck pain at some point of their lives. These episodes can be mild or could be extremely painful and can disrupt the person’s normal activities. Fortunately, most episodes of back or neck pain do get better in...
by hpadmin | Dec 13, 2016 | Site Blogs
For many, the idea of undergoing spine surgery to correct chronic conditions such as herniated discs, sciatica and spinal stenosis was a scary proposition. Many have heard anecdotal stories from friends or family about people they knew undergoing spinal surgery with...
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