Yoga, as long as it has not been advised otherwise by the specialist, can help to improve the health of your spine and relieve back pain. Many positions will allow you to lengthen the spine and thus create space between the spinal discs, relieving pressure that can be exerted on them.
As we enter into the holiday season, we first celebrate Thanksgiving and are reminded of how grateful we are for our loyal patients, vendors, families and friends. We are thankful you have chosen us to be a part of your life and we appreciate your support of Center for Spine and Orthopedics! In observance of…
If you work in an office, the chances are you’re spending a minimum of 8 hours sitting down – that’s 40 hours a week. I mean, think about it. You might drive to work, sit down at your desk for at least 6 hours at work, drive home, and sit down to watch TV or…
A quick guide that explains when to ice, when to heat, when not to, and why. There is so much confusion about this issue. It’s a shame because therapeutic icing and heating — cryotherapy and thermotherapy — are rational, cheap, easy, safe self-treatment options for many common painful problems. Ice is for fresh injuries, and heat is for…
Our physiatrists at Center for Spine and Orthopedics offer a variety of diagnostic and non-operative pain management options, including ultrasound-guided injections, generative medicine, nerve block and acupuncture. These may be prescribed in combination or alone. Our physicians also work in partnership with local physical therapists and other professionals to offer comprehensive pain management treatment. Spinal Injections While…
Center for Spine and Orthopedics founder and highly experienced board certified spine surgeon, Dr. Micheal Janssen, has been nominated for the North Suburban Medical Center 2019-2020 board of medical staff officers. He is a candidate for medical staff president-elect, with voting taking place the last week of October. Read Dr. Janssen’s vision statement for his…