Perfect posture has been a highly sought-after trait of both health and beauty for time immemorial. However, the human spine has a natural set of back-to-front curves that maintain your center of gravity and enable your body to remain upright. The alternating curves, called the lordosis and kyphosis, minimize [...]
The human spine is extremely remarkable. Made up of 33 individual bones called vertebrae, it provides the structural framework for the upper body. From supporting our head to allowing us to stand, the spine also has the vital function of protecting the spinal cord and nerves which run through [...]
While you may feel like you need to rest your sore back, exercise is one of the best tools to cure pain. Low impact exercises such as yoga are great at alleviating your pain, without adding more stress to your body. If you’re looking for a way to stop the [...]
Learn more about the Mobi-C cervical disc replacement performed by Coastal Orthopedics' spine surgeons, Dr. Eric Sundberg.
More than 40 million people in the United States are living with osteoporosis or are at a high risk of developing the disease. Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease that can pose numerous risks, including bone fragility, which can lead to fractures within the spine. Although living with osteoporosis can [...]
Roller Coasters and your spine: Sit back and enjoy the ride. No seriously, sit back. How interesting that we use the word ‘back’ in that sentence. It’s become an expression, but there is significant meaning behind it. The truth is that most visits to the amusement park are full [...]
An estimated 65 million people in the United States alone suffer from chronic back pain. Chronic back pain doesn’t just hurt sufferers physically—it can hurt emotionally too. From physical ailments, to impacting mood, memory and relationships, chronic pain can have a huge impact on one’s life. Here are some of [...]
