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• Benefits of Acupuncture in Pain Management

  large review of studies, the use of acupuncture to treat back, headaches, and osteoarthritis may last for up to year. 1,2 Neck pain was variable in duration of effect with acupuncture1,2. Most of acupuncture has been shown to be good for chronic pain as...

• Benefits of Acupuncture in Pain Management

  large review of studies, the use of acupuncture to treat back, headaches, and osteoarthritis may last for up to year. 1,2 Neck pain was variable in duration of effect with acupuncture1,2. Most of acupuncture has been shown to be good for chronic pain as...

• How Do I Know if I Have a Spine Condition? Use This Simple Test!

  and goes, depending on your general level of activity. Whether your pain is dull and achy or sharp and stabbing, back and neck pain can be debilitating and can significantly diminish your quality of life. If you’ve been complaining of back pain for some...

• Top Concussion Program

  and effective treatment for almost any head injury. Many athletes playing contact sports suffer impact to the head and neck on a regular basis. Proper concussion diagnosis and management are of utmost importance for these athletes. In order to ensure...

• 3 Reasons to Find the Best Anterior Cervical Fusion Physicians

  to occur. Sometimes, depending on the pathology, surgeons choose to access the spine through the posterior side of the neck whereas in other cases an anterior approach is more appropriate. Though anterior decompression and fusion surgery is more common...

• FAQs About Hip Impingement

  stages in diagnosing hip impingement. An X-ray can reveal the excess of bone on the acetabular rim or the femoral head and neck. It is important to have weight-bearing X-rays with special views to properly diagnose FAI. An MRI or MR arthrogram, where...

• Jefferson Receives $1 Million from Businessman and Philanthropist Jamie Maguire and the Maguire Foundation to Endow Professorship in Spine Research

  Ironman competitor, he was training for a race in 2014 when he crashed into a fallen tree and became paralyzed from the neck down. With four broken vertebrae in his neck, Maguire underwent emergency surgery with a team from the Rothman Orthopaedic...

• Spine Series - Blog 1: Could I Have a Spine Condition? Here’s How You Know...

  article is a great place to start your research. Do you frequently find yourself uncomfortable and distracted by back or neck pain? Has your ability to work or participate in the activities you enjoy been diminished by what you think might be an...

• Spine Series - Blog 2: Have You Tried These Treatments for Spine Conditions?

  The spine is composed of three segments that form a natural curve. At the top of the spine, the cervical region supports the neck and head. The midsection, the thoracic region, is the least mobile and therefore the least injury prone. The bottom of the...

• 2 Popular Summer Activities, 5 Summer Sports Injuries

  swim strokes and strengthen the hamstrings, quadriceps, and knee ligaments and tendons through targeted exercises. Diving: Neck Injuries In 2013 alone, 25,832 patients were treated in emergency rooms forinjuries caused by diving activity. The majority...

• Where to Go for Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery in NYC

  there is severe compression to the spinal cord caused by the herniated disc. In either case, you are probably experiencing neck pain or other discomforting symptoms. For either of these situations, you’ll want to receive the best surgical care possible....

• How to Exercise During Travel

  and flexing your toes. This exercise can prevent cramping and increase blood flow down your legs and throughout your feet. Neck: Relax your neckand shoulders then slowly place your chin to your chest. Alternate between rolling your head clockwise and...

• Evelynn's Story - Spine Surgery

  Caterson Hometown: Absecon, NJ Evelynn’s Specialty: Non-profit Law Condition: Bacterial Abscess attached to my spine at my neck level Treatment: Surgery to remove two destroyed vertebrae, clean out the abscess, put in neck support to replace the two...

• Identify Common Spine Conditions & Symptoms

  No one wants to play the guessing game. If you’re suffering from back or neck pain, it’s important to be aware of these common spine conditions and how they may be affecting you. For decades, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute physicians have been treating...

• Spine

  The spine is a complex structure that provides both mobility and strength. Proper functioning of the neck and back allows for fluid, effortless movement. But, when there is a deformity, injury or disease of the spine, common activities such as turning,...

• Cervical Spondylosis

  changes in the intervertebral disks (cushions between the vertebrae) and facet joints (the small joints in the back of the neck). Clinically, several syndromes, both overlapping and distinct, are seen: neck and shoulder pain, suboccipital pain and...

• Non-operative Cervical Spondylosis Treatment

  allow inflammation to subside. Stretching-These should start with a gentle stretching of all the major muscle groups of the neck. Exercise -Specifically designed to build strength in the major muscle groups of the neck. Medication-Designed to reduce...

• Non-operative Herniated Cervical Disc Treatment

  will resolve with conservative, nonoperative treatment. Features of conservative treatment typically include: Resting the neck area by maintaining a comfortable posture and painless activity level for period of a few days to several weeks, sometimes...

• Non-operative Spinal Osteoarthritis (Spondylosis) Treatments

  a cervical traction device, or an exercise program may be prescribed to help relieve symptoms. Exercises may include neck and shoulder stretching, neck strengthening, and aerobic exercises. Gentle massages along with heat treatments and electrical...

• From the Depths of the Ocean to the Top of a Mountain

  change her life forever. As she was bent over at the waist a large wave crashed over her, hitting her in the back of the neck and driving her head straight into the hard sand. She knew instantly what had happened. She was paralyzed. But that wasn’t her...