Cracking isn’t just reserved for necks, as people commonly crack their knuckles, lower backs, hips, ankles and toes. In simple terms, our neck contains many muscles and bones which gives us the ability to move our heads. When an individual cracks their neck, it releases fluid or gas within the joints surrounding the neck vertebrae….
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Do Wearing Backpacks Cause Scoliosis?
That time of year when your child gets older and enters a new year in school, his or her backpack tends to grow along with their workload. School related items will be weighing them down, with everything from textbooks to sports gear, to cell phones and laptops. However, do overloaded backpacks carry serious health risks,…
For Back and Spine Patients, OACM Pain Management and Rehabilitative Specialists Play Important Role in Maintaining Function, Restoring Quality of Life
For patients undergoing surgery for back and spine conditions, pain management and rehabilitation is an integral component of OACM’s multidisciplinary approach to overall care. According to OACM’s Director of Pain Management, Mark Matsunaga, M.D., the goal of OACM’s program is to “address underlying problems as a multidisciplinary team and to offer patients treatment options that decrease pain…
Lighten Your Load for Backpack and Briefcase Safety
Many doctors note that many kids wear backpacks that don’t fit right and that aren’t packed properly. “Parents should choose a backpack based on their child’s size and age, not style,” explains Mr. Perone. “Have your child try on backpacks to find one that fits, from just below the shoulders to waist level.” Did You…