Archive for the ‘News and Updates’ Category
Saratoga Spine Sponsors a Pet for Adoption
August 22nd, 2022 by Lauren
We are happy to announce that the pet we recently sponsored with PetSmart and Focus on Ferals, INC. found a furr-ever home! We’re so happy for Jacob and his new family! He was adopted, appropriately on Black Cat Appreciation Day, at Plattsburgh PetSmart. See Focus on Ferals, INC’s Facebook page for more information on other […]
A Rocky End to This Year’s Tour de France Competition for Daniel Oss
July 15th, 2022 by Lauren
We’ve talked before about spine whether or not bike riding is good for your back. You may also remember Simon Cowell breaking his back in an e-bike accident. Well, you don’t just need to be riding an e-bike to incur a serious injury from a fall. Although, with the accident we’re talking about today, the […]
What a 2 Million Year Old Spine Can Tell Us
January 14th, 2022 by Lauren
What was the earth like 2 million years ago? Humans didn’t exist but what about our early ancestors? A newly discovered spine is shedding a little light on our early ancestors. Discovery of Spine Fossils A nearly complete lumbar portion of a spine was discovered in our in architectural dig in South Africa. The vertebrae […]
Exciting Research in the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury
November 29th, 2021 by Lauren
A spinal cord injury (SCI) can be devastating. Damage to the spinal cord and surrounding tissue can result in temporary or permanent paralysis. With a significant injury to the spinal cord, the damage can cause paralysis, impact other bodily functions, and shorten an individual’s life expectancy. Modern medicine currently has no way to “rebuild” spinal […]
Introducing Spine Health Awareness Month
October 29th, 2021 by Lauren
October…it’s National Spine Health Awareness Month! According to the National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF), the US Congress has officially recognized October as National Spine Health Awareness Month. In the House of Representative, Hon. Gerald E. Connolly of Virginia spoke about the impact spine conditions has on individuals and our country. People Affected by Spine Conditions […]
Simon Cowell and His Back Breaking Story
March 15th, 2021 by Lauren
When you think about back breaking sports injuries some very physical sports come to mind. But bicycling? Biking can also be a back breaker. Add the speed and power of an electric bike and an accident can be severe. Just ask Simon Cowell. Read about Spinal Injuries in Sports Recovering from a Broken Back In […]
A Story of Determination (and a Spinal Cord Injury)
November 23rd, 2020 by Lauren
Spinal cord injuries can have a devastating impact on your life. Michelle Konkoly knows all about just how life changing a spinal cord injury can be. But, her determination and perseverance is proof that suffering a spinal cord injury doesn’t mean you have to stop living. The Accident and A Devastating Spinal Cord Injury Michelle […]
