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Is Your Tote Bag Causing You Pain? Two DISC Spine Surgeons Weigh In.

Stiff neck? Achy shoulders? Stubborn knot in your upper back? If you’ve already ruled out bad sleep hygiene, tech neck or poor posture in the office, you may discover another culprit behind that...

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Golfing and Back Pain: How to Avoid Injury and Improve Performance

Golf is a physically demanding sport. Back pain is a common complaint among golfers, stemming from the repetitive motion of swinging a club coupled with poor posture and technique. However, with the...

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Why Stretching is So Important for Women Over 50

By the time most of us reach our 50s, we are familiar with the occasional stiffness, aches and pains that come with aging, as muscles, tendons and joints tighten and affect our range of motion....

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Getting Started with Pilates: Here's What You Need to Know

There's a reason Pilates studios are popping up everywhere. Not only does this exercise routine provide a tremendous workout, but it is also clinically proven to have a positive impact on stress...

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Waking Without Pain: What Side Sleepers Should Look for When Buying a Pillow

Although side sleeping is one of the healthiest positions for the spine, those who prefer to sleep this way definitely know what it's like to wake up with a sore neck, a numb arm, or a deep shoulder...

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When Pillow Stacking Becomes a Real Pain in the Neck

Waking up with neck pain every morning? If you’re sleeping on a bed full of pillows, the culprit may be the way you use them. A habit of stacking two or three pillows beneath your head may feel...

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I’m an Orthopedic Surgeon—This Is Hands-Down the Best Recovery Tool Most People Still Ignore

Red light therapy, saunas, cold plunges… post workout recovery tools that were once limited to competitive athletes seem to be everyday today and the average gym-goer is taking notice. But,...

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How Do You Know It’s Time for Knee Replacement Surgery? Ask These 3 Questions

As aches make stairs harder or osteoarthritic joints stiffen with age, many people find themselves suffering through discomfort rather than seeking treatment… especially when that may mean a knee...

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Cold Plunging: Any Real Benefits Behind the Hype?

One thing is certain when it comes to fitness: hyped-up trends may come and go, but science still rules. At a time when cold plunging seems to be part of every post-workout routine, what -- if any --...

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From Pain to Recovery: Understanding Lumbar Fusion

When lower back pain becomes chronic and non-surgical treatments no longer bring relief, lumbar fusion may be an effective solution. As one of the most common and successful spine surgeries performed...

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Spinal Tumors and Complex Spine Surgery

The spine is one of the body’s most vital and intricate structures, protecting the spinal cord while providing strength, mobility and stability. When a spinal tumor develops, whether benign or...

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Understanding Tethered Cord Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

At DISC Sports & Spine Center, our multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons and spine specialists treats a wide range of spinal disorders, from common back pain to complex neurological conditions....