Living With Arthritis
If you’re one of the nearly 54 million adults living with some form of arthritis, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. Luckily, there are ways to manage the pain, …
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The Dangers of Tech Neck
Americans average use digital media nearly six hours per day, including more than three hours on mobile devices. The newest by-product of our ever-expanding world of technology, “tech neck,” affects …
What is Adult Onset Scoliosis
Degenerative scoliosis, also called adult onset scoliosis, often occurs as we age. The result is dull back pain, numbness, a feeling of pins-and-needles, or shooting pains down your leg. …
3 Tips for Returning to Sports After Back Surgery
Most athletes would do anything to avoid spinal surgery, but when rest, bracing, physical therapy, and other conservative measures don’t provide lasting relief for chronic back pain, surgery is …
When is Spinal Fusion Surgery the Best Solution?
No one likes being in pain, but it’s also important to not rush into surgery if more conservative treatments can help your condition. At Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, …
What is a Laminectomy and Why Might I Need One?
Doctors estimate that just about everyone will have at least one episode of back pain in their lifetime. It is, in fact, one of the top three reasons adults …