It's estimated that 26% of American adults live with low back pain at any given point in time and that 80% of people will experience this condition at some point in their lives. While a higher-than-average activity level may put some athletes at lower risk of...
The middle back, also known as the thoracic spine or upper back, is the longest region of the spine. Extending from the bottom of the rib cage to the base of the neck, it encompasses vertebrae T1-T12 as well as a variety of other structures including intervertebral...
Scoliosis, a spinal deformity characterized by abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, is estimated to affect approximately 2 to 3% of the U.S. population or 7 million Americans. Frequently diagnosed in late childhood or early adolescence, the condition can range...
Osteoporosis is widely considered the most common bone disease in the world. Affecting more than 10.2 million Americans over the age of 50, it is characterized by weakening of the bones and can lead to an increased risk of bone fractures, especially vertebral...
Proper incision care is a vital aspect of the healing process after spinal surgery. Following your surgeon's instructions closely can help reduce pain levels, minimize scarring, and lower the risk of infection. At the New Jersey Spine Institute, our world-class...
Degenerative Disc Disease and herniated discs both impact the spinal discs and can cause severe neck and back pain, but they are not one and the same. If you suspect you may be living with disc issues or have been diagnosed with either condition, understanding the...
Good posture has been linked to improvements in mood, confidence, and self-esteem, but did you know it can also help to alleviate back pain? In this post, we've highlighted some common bad posture habits, explored the link between bad posture and back pain, and...
It's estimated that 40% of adults in the U.S. are living with back or neck pain at any given moment in time. While the most severe of these approximately 103.3 million cases may require surgical intervention, the vast majority will resolve without it—either on their...
Did you know that back pain is the second leading symptom prompting all doctor visits in the United States? In fact, approximately 26% of American adults live with low back pain and 14% with neck pain at any given moment in time. Given the prevalence of back pain,...
According to the National Scoliosis Foundation, scoliosis affects 2 to 3% of the population or approximately 7 million individuals in the U.S. While the condition often develops during adolescence, it can impact people of any age, ranging from infants all the way up...