Back problems are a common cause of chronic pain and what’s worse, they are a common reason for absence from work and seeking medical attention. If you have a desk…
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Why does your neck hurt?
Waking up with a stiff neck or experiencing pain or a spasm during the day? You don’t pay much attention to the neck until it starts hurting. Did you know…
The best and worst exercises for back pain
One of the best treatments for lower back pain is exercise. The right type of lower back exercises can give you relief, when the wrong ones can do more harm…
Top 10 tips for a healthy spine and pain-free back [guide]
Most people are not conscious about the importance of their spine until they experience neck or back pain. Then they realize how important a healthy spine is. Today Dr. Hepler,…
Back Pain Facts and Statistics
Did you know that about 31 million Americans experience lower back pain at any moment and what’s more, around 80% of the population suffers from spinal pain at a time?…
5 tricks to teach your children good posture
Since we have benefited from all the technology verities, probably you have noticed that you spend more time on your laptop, tablet, phone or watching TV. So do the kids….
Did you know that knee pain can be caused by your spine? Part 2
In our previous article, our spine surgeon in Boynton Beach – Dr. Matthew Hepler explained how knees are linked to your spine and presented the first two of four signs…
Did you know that knee pain can be caused by your spine? Part 1
When you think about knee pain, probably the first thought is that there must be something wrong with your knee joint. Or maybe some kind of inflammation that makes your…
Do’s and Dont’s After Spine Surgery [10 useful tips]
Time after the spine surgery The time after surgery is critical to your recovery. Although the surgical part is over and you can look forward to improved mobility and…
Flatback Syndrome
Flatback syndrome is a condition where the spine becomes flat because it loses its natural curvature. The natural shape of the spine isn’t completely straight and has an S-shaped curve….