How Do People Deal with Degenerative Disc Disease?
Have you been experiencing mild to severe back or neck pain that seems to come and go at random? Perhaps, you’re one of several million Americans suffering from degenerative disc […]
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What Is Spinal Fusion Surgery?
If you’re struggling with chronic back pain or neck pain and have not found much relief from medication, injections or physical therapy, you may be thinking about surgery as a […]
How to Identify Types of Back Pain Based Off Location on the Back
Back pain happens for a diverse array of reasons and can vary significantly in its intensity and location. Most people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. […]
January Blood Donor Month
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 […]
Halloween History and Origins of the Name
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 […]
Atlanta Braves: The Oldest Team in America
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 […]
Atlanta in October
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, […]
Atlanta 10th Fittest City
Keeping Fit in Atlanta Physical fitness is essential to every person’s health, and contributes to the prosperity of a community. It’s one of the best ways to fight chronic diseases […]
The Structure of the Back
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 […]
September 2021 Labor Day’s History
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 […]
Can a Herniated Disc Heal Itself?
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 […]
Types of Doctors that Treat Your Back Pain
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 […]
August 2021 Seasonal Foods for Health
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 […]
What is Osteopenia? What’s the difference from Osteoporosis?
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 […]
Maintain Back Health & Prevent Back Injury
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 […]