Posts Tagged ‘sports’
7 Causes of Neck Pain
September 9th, 2022 by Lauren
Understanding the cause of your neck pain can help you and your doctor treat it and potentially prevent it from recurring. However, there are many causes for neck pain. Here are a few. Overuse Injury An overuse injury is just as it sounds, a injury resulting from using something too much. In this case, neck […]
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 […]
3 Ways Aging Affects the Spine
May 6th, 2022 by Lauren
Aging has a significant impact on our bodies. Here are some ways that aging affects the spine. Past Experiences The most obvious way that age (or time) impacts our bodies relates to experiences we’ve been through. Were you in a car accident and suffered neck injuries? Does your job involve a lot of lifting? Do […]
Could this Professional Athlete have a Spinal Cord Injury?
January 7th, 2022 by Lauren
Giants fans weren’t happy to see their QB Daniel Jones sitting on the sidelines at the end of this season. For those who don’t follow football, the quarterback of the New York Giants suffered a neck injury earlier in the season. Knowing how serious spine injuries can be, Jones and the team are taking precautions […]
Your Back and Snowboarding
December 17th, 2021 by Lauren
Snowboarding is becoming more popular across all age groups. While riding down the slopes can be great exercise and fun, there is also a risk of injury from the sport. Learn more about your back and snowboarding. Snowboarding vs Skiing Injuries Whether it be on a board or skis, there is a risk of injury […]
Exercises to Avoid With Back Pain
August 20th, 2021 by Lauren
Exercise is a common element in back pain treatment plans. However, not all exercise is appropriate if you have a spinal condition. Here are some exercises to avoid with back pain. Situps Situps can be a great way to strengthn your core but can put pressure on the discs in the spine. This pressure can […]
Swimming Spine Injuries and How to Avoid Them
June 25th, 2021 by Lauren
Swimming can be great therapy for back pain. But, there are also ways in which swimming poses risks for spine and back injuries. Diving Spinal Cord Injury Probably the most well-known spinal injury associated with swimming is a spinal cord injury (SCI) from diving in a shallow pool and hitting your head/neck. According to the […]
Trampolines Pose a Risk for Spinal Injury
October 23rd, 2020 by Lauren
Did you know that the use of trampolines poses a risk for spinal injury? Most people are aware that trampolines can be dangerous, that’s why owning one can cause your insurance premium to rise. But when we think of trampoline injuries we tend to think of broken bones like wrists and ankles. But trampolines also […]