Tag: Back pain

A man in a blue shirt is grimacing and holding his neck like he is in pain.

Signs it’s Time to See a Neurosurgeon for Your Back Pain

Written on February 26, 2025. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Millions of people experience back pain each year. In most cases, back pain can be managed with treatments such as physical therapy, epidural injections, medication, and lifestyle modifications. However, there are instances when back pain may be a sign of a more serious condition that...

A hunter is in the woods dressed in camouflage looking through a scope.

12 Tips For Protecting Your Spine On The Hunt This Fall

Written on November 5, 2024. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

It’s a crisp fall morning, your fingers are numb from the freeze and you’re laser focused waiting for the big one to cross your path. You haven’t moved from your tree stand in hours, and the morning dawn is quickly changing the landscape before your eyes. Then, you see the 10-point...

Person holding an ice pack on their lower back

Ice or Heat? Choosing the Best Method to Relieve Back Pain

Written on June 7, 2024. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

You’ve just injured your back – now what? Before you reach for an ice pack or a warm compress for pain relief, keep reading to learn about whether ice or heat therapy is right for you. Back pain is a prevalent condition that may lead to discomfort, reduced mobility and decreased...

Jeff McKinney's, a patient who underwent bariatric surgery, before and after photos.

How Bariatric Surgery at Huntsville Hospital’s Center for Surgical Weight Loss Changed This Attorney’s Life

Written on April 17, 2024. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Meet Jeff McKinney, a patient who underwent bariatric surgery with the help of Huntsville Hospital’s Center for Surgical Weight Loss. Jeff had always believed he was healthy until a back injury evaluation proved otherwise. The spine surgeon delivered the news rather bluntly,...

Photo of a man holding his neck and grimacing in pain while working on a laptop

7 Ways to Improve Your Spine Health While Working a Desk Job

Written on February 5, 2024. Posted in Featured Posts, Blog.

In today’s digital age, many people spend a significant portion of their day sitting at a desk. Prolonged sitting and incorrect spinal alignment can lead to various spine-related issues, including back pain, stiffness and postural imbalances. By implementing a few simple...

Finding Relief: The Best Sleeping Positions for Back Pain

Written on August 28, 2023. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Tossing and turning in the middle of the night? We’ve all been there, but if you suffer from back pain this can become an uncomfortable, and restless, reality. While there are various causes of back pain, including injury, muscle strain and medical conditions, one often overlooked...

How to Avoid Back Pain When Gardening

Written on May 12, 2023. Posted in Blog, Featured Posts.

Gardening is a great way to get exercise, fresh air, and some natural vitamin D from sunshine – but it can also strain your back. If you have back pain, or if you want to prevent back pain, here are a few things you can do to make gardening easier on your spine. Warm up before you start...