AllSpine’s Health Care Blog

Blood Donor Month January is national blood donor month, and someone in the USA needs blood every 2 seconds, according to the American Red Cross. There are 111 million citizens eligible to donate, but fewer than 11 million donate annually. Red blood cells, the most

Origins of Halloween The origins of Halloween are typically linked to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated October 31st to November 1st to mark the end of the harvest season and the start of winter. There was a belief that the souls of

The Boston Red Stockings The Atlanta Braves is touted as the oldest continuously operating sports team in America. Founded in Boston in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings they were a charter member of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players and won 4

Atlanta Mayoral Election Early Voting Atlanta will elect a new mayor as well as have all 15 city council seats up for election. The voter registration deadline is October 4th, 2021, and early voting starts October 12th running to the 29th. The actual election day

The back has a complex structure made up of the spine, discs, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons that all work together. The spine contains 26 stacked vertebrae with discs in between to provide cushioning and allow flexibility. The spinal cord runs through the center, with

Labor Day falls on September 6th this year and started with the trade union and labor movements in the late 19th century. The holiday was proposed in the early 1880’s as a celebration of the achievements of American workers, and became a federal holiday in

What is a herniated disc? The spine is made up of vertebrae stacked on top of each other, with soft discs in between. The muscles of the back attach to the spine with tendons and ligaments, and there is a spinal cord in the middle

Who Treats Back Pain? When you’re experiencing intense back pain, or even mild back pain, on a regular basis you’ll most likely reach out to a primary care doctor. There are many levels of back pain, sometimes it’s chronic, and sometimes it’s a one off

Fresh Food for Health Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is the cornerstone of a healthy diet. Lowering the risk of cancer, chronic diseases, and improving all around health, the benefits are pretty clear. However, only 10% of adults eat the recommended amounts of fruits and

What is Osteopenia? Osteopenia is generally the term used when your bones are weaker than normal. Remember your mom telling you to drink your milk for strong bones? Well, how strong your bones are in youth will have an effect on the onset of weaker

Did you know that back issues are one of the most common reasons for a doctor visit? Maintaining a healthy and strong back is vital to keeping your spine in good condition. There are many causes for back pain, such as herniating discs, spinal stenosis,

The Greek physician Hippocrates is known as the Father of Medicine. He lived during the Classical period in Greece from 460 BC to 370 BC. During that time he described a spinal cord injury involving a vertebral fracture causing paralysis of the limb on one

Back Pain After a Car Accident Lower back pain after a car accident is a common side effect of a collision, even at low speeds. However, immediately after a car accident you might not feel any symptoms or pain, and they might just show up

Why Does Arthritis Hurt When It Rains? Arthritis is a common ailment effecting more than 50 million adults, and is the leading cause of disability in America. There are different types of arthritis like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, but essentially arthritis represents joint pain and