Stretching can often help reduce lower back pain. Some stretches to try include: Knee Rolls Single Knee Rolls Knee-to-Chest Piriformis Stretch Cobra Stretch Cat-Cow Stretching is a common and effective way to try to relieve lower back pain. There are numerous stretches you can perform to work out any back pain, but their overall effectiveness…
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Joe Sam Robinson, Jr., M.D. has released a new book exploring the triumphs and limitations of healthcare in the United States. The American Healthcare System: Battlefield Reflections is a collection of essays written by Dr. Robinson and his coauthors that examine a diverse array of healthcare shortfalls and inefficiencies, from systemic issues such as poor cost…
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Dr. Joe Sam Robinson, Jr. presentation in Chile was discussing the possible relationship between chronic CSF flow disruption and the development of dementia. His idea is twofold. First, that natural decline resulting from aging is inevitable, making the development of conditions which cause chronic issues in CSF flow more likely. Second, that these conditions are likely to…
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When you’re dealing with lower back pain, there are several exercises and activities you should avoid, including: High-impact sports or activities Repetitive movements that put strain on your back Activities that require twisting Weightlifting Are you currently experiencing low back pain? If so, you’re probably wondering what exercises you can do that won’t aggravate your…
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When you experience a lower back pain flare-up, it can be tricky to know a.) what has caused it, b.) what can help ease it, and c.) what can make it even worse. Why Is Lower Back Pain So Common? The lower back, or the lumbar region, is the area of the back most susceptible…
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MACON, GA – Dr. Kim Johnston and Nandan Hichkad, PA-C of the Georgia Neurosurgical Institute (GNI) have introduced a new minimally invasive option for spinal surgeries to Middle Georgia, using a new robotic procedure to repair severe spinal damage that a patient sustained in a vehicle crash. The procedure was the first of its kind…
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Back pain—it’s so specific and, yet, so vague. On the one hand, saying you experience pain in your back means that you know exactly what area of the body is affected. On the other hand, the back is a large and complex area. Whether your pain is felt at the base of the neck, in…
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If you have a specific issue with your spine, brain, or nervous system and have been referred to a neurosurgeon in Middle Georgia, you may be wondering what that could mean and what that entails. From the name alone, it can sound like surgery is in your near future. It could also sound like you’re…
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Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows, putting pressure on the canal and/or the nerves connected to the spine. On average, people have 32 to 35 vertebrae stacked on top of one another. While spinal stenosis can develop at or near any one of them, the most common areas for spinal stenosis are in…
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Chronic back pain is a highly frustrating condition to live with, and it’s one of the most common ailments people suffer from. While there are several reasons people develop back pain, the overarching reason can be chalked up to a less-than-perfect design of the human body. Our skeletal system is highly advanced, with a spine…
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