Necks Need Exercise Too
Posted on July 17th, 2017 7/17/17
Just like other muscles in your body, your neck can be exercised and strengthened to improve range of motion and prevent pain. However, most of us take for…
Spine | Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital - Part 2
Easing the Pain of Spring Cleaning
Posted on May 15th, 2017 5/15/17
You don’t have to live through many winters in Wisconsin to know they are long! Despite living most of my life here, I never seem to get used…
"Shovel Ready" Backs for the Season
Posted on December 12th, 2016 12/12/16
Published on December 12, 2016 “Shovel Ready” Backs for the Season Winter brings new challenges for your body – especially your spine. Shoveling requires extra, repetitive movements that…
Don't Sit It Out: Stretch for Your Health
Posted on February 22nd, 2016 2/22/16
Americans spend seven to 10 hours sitting each day. Sitting affects metabolism, cardiac health and blood chemistry, but did you know that sitting also impacts your posture and…
Slip Sliding Away: Spondylolisthesis
Posted on January 29th, 2016 1/29/16
If you’re feeling pain and instability in your spinal column, you may have spondylolisthesis – the forward or backward slippage of a vertebra onto the one below it.…