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6 Tips to Avoid Neck & Back Pain Working at Home

woman with neck & back pain working at home

Millions of people across the country have spent the last couple of months working from home, and millions are going to continue to do so for the foreseeable future. In fact, many companies have made permanent changes to allow for more flexible work conditions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. T...Read more

Text Neck Pain: 6 Ways for Relief

The Washington Post cautioned that text neck or tech neck was becoming an epidemic back in 2014, and many years later, the problem has only worsened. We spend so much time looking down at our phone that it can cause harm and pain. You can keep that from happening with a little awareness, and fix the...Read more

Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)

June 1st, 2018 ACDF, Neck Pain, Spine Surgery Amy Crowell 0 Comments

Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)

Join Dr. Mark Valente of the DISC Spine Institute as he discusses ACDF, the most common neck procedure. Visit us DISCSpine.com to learn more about conditions, procedures or to schedule an appointment. https://www.facebook.com/400795476691548/videos/1380084042096015/...Read more

Cervical Pain Not Going Away? Time to Visit A Neck Orthopedic Surgeon

May 18th, 2017 Neck Pain, Treatment Amy Crowell 0 Comments

Time to see a neck orthopedic surgeon photo by Aidan Jones / cc 2.0

A pain in the neck. It’s such a common problem that it’s become a metaphor for other unpleasant things in life. But you don’t have to live with your cervical pain. The right neck orthopedic surgeon can put you on the path to a pain-free life. But how do you know when it’s time to make the ca...Read more

Could Your Spine be the Cause of Your Headache?

April 20th, 2016 Back Pain, Neck Pain admin 0 Comments

Headaches are one of the most common types of pain in the body. The Neuroscience Center at NAA report that "70% of Americans will suffer headache pain severe enough to seek medical attention" and more than 8 million Americans a year visit a physician with the complaint of headaches. They also repo...Read more