Archive for the ‘News and Updates’ Category
An Amazing Spinal Discovery!
October 16th, 2020 by Lauren
You probably know that all mammals have spines (vertebrae). That includes mammals that swim in the ocean. However, we don’t often get to see evidence of this. Well, some lifeguards out in Cape Cod recently did. After a recent storm the Wellfleet Lifeguards made an astounding discovery during cleanup. They found a long, largely intact, […]
10 Worst Jobs For Your Back
October 9th, 2020 by Lauren
The members of the North American Spine Society were surveyed about which jobs they believed were the most harmful for a person’s back. Here is a quick rundown on the top 10 worst jobs for your back. Driver Construction Worker Nurse Office Worker Manual Laborer Dentistry Warehouse Worker Mechanic Factory Worker Motherhood Jobs that are […]
Spinal Injuries in Sports
September 18th, 2020 by Lauren
Spinal injuries in sports are one of the most serious types of injuries for athletes. Sports medicine doctors, athletic trainers, and safety equipment designers work to continuously reduce the number of injuries to the spine. Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal cord injuries are extremely serious and can be deadly. Less than 1% of patients who experience […]
Yankee’s Aaron Judge Back After Being Out with a Stiff Neck
July 23rd, 2020 by Lauren
Being a professional athlete doesn’t stop you from falling victim to problems of the spine. In previous articles we’ve talked about famous athletes who’ve recovered from spine surgery and shared an inspiring story of a professional athlete that dealt with an accident involving his spine. Well, professional athletes also have to deal with everyday aches […]
What To Do If Your Surgery’s Been Delayed
May 22nd, 2020 by Lauren
Most patients at Saratoga Spine don’t require surgery. For those that do, the current pandemic may have delayed their surgery. If your surgery had to be postponed because of COVID-19, here are some helpful tips to get you through these difficult times. Try Some Easy Exercises If you’re able, exercise is a great way to […]
COVID-19 Pandemic Information
April 3rd, 2020 by Lauren
At this time of crisis we are here at Saratoga Spine to help with serious health issues. Protective Measures The public has been asked to minimize the spread of the coronavirus. However, you still need to get your medications, groceries, and see your doctor if you have very serious health issues. Should you need to […]
The Physical Effects of Technology
July 18th, 2019 by Lauren
What are the physical effects of technology use? In a previous post on the Saratoga Spine blog we talked about growing concern over a new phenomenon dubbed text neck. Additional research suggests an even more significant impact to our bodies. But, not all experts agree. What is Text Neck? Text neck, also called tech neck […]
Can Back Pain Be Related to Diabetes?
March 8th, 2019 by Lauren
Back pain can be caused by numerous things: an injury, congenital condition or simply from aging. In addition, recent studies are looking to see if back pain can be related to diabetes! What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition in which the levels of glucose in your blood are too high. Glucose is a sugar […]
