From everyone here at the Center for Spinal Disorders, we’d like to formally congratulate Brian Ott, PA–C , for being named a Peak Performer at North Suburban Medical Center! The Peak Performer Awards recognize the top hospital healthcare providers in the State of Colorado as voted by Colorado healthcare providers. One hundred and nine of…
Pain in the lower back is the most common pain people experience, but why? Here are the most common triggers of back pain. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people call out of work and go to the doctor. Four in five people suffer from the agony of back pain. In a…
If you suffer from bone and joint pain, stiffness, and muscle aches during the coldest months of the year, you are not alone. Up to 8 in 10 people will have back pain in their lifetime, and in many cases, a flair up is caused by a drop in temperature. Aches and pains during these…
If your job requires that you sit or stand for long periods of time, there’s a good possibility that you’ve experienced lower back pain at one point or another. If the pain is excruciating, you should always check with a specialist to rule out the possibility of deeper conditions. However, if your lower back simply…
In this day and age many people use their laptop as their primary computer, so it’s important to have it setup correctly in order to avoid back pain, neck pain, and other musculoskeletal injuries or strains. The problem is that laptop computers are designed with portability in mind rather than sound ergonomic principles. Basically, if…
Simple as it seems, heat or cold application can provide a surprising amount of pain relief for most types of back and neck pain. Cold packs help reduce inflammation and numb a painful area. Heat packs help increase circulation to a specific area of the body and can promote healing. What most people don’t know…