If you look at yourself in the mirror, you will notice that the spine is not a straight line when viewed from the side. It has a natural S-shaped curvature…
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Posts Categorized: Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Palm Beach County
Herniated Disc Surgery: What to Expect
A herniated disc — also called bulged, ruptured or slipped disc — happens when the disc nucleus is pushed out of the spinal canal. It can happen anywhere in the…
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?…
3 easy ways to improve your posture
Did you know, that posture has an impact not only on your spine, but also on your function and overall health? The main symptoms of poor posture, besides rounded shoulders,…
Do people shrink with age?
Losing or gaining weight with age is a known fact. You also know that your height is mainly determined by genetics, and in general it won’t increase after the age…
Back pain? Modify these activities for a pain-free holiday season
The Holiday Season can be rough on your back. The preparations, such as lifting heavy stuff, moving furniture, decorating the tree or sitting on a plane for hours, can cause…
5 Benefits of a Standing Desk
Studies show that more than half of the average person’s waking hours are spent sitting: watching television, working at a computer, commuting, or doing other physically inactive pursuits. While sitting…
Pros and Cons of Surgical Treatment of Spinal Stenosis.
The decision to have surgery is never easy. Given a choice, we would all rather avoid it. There are many fears and doubts around surgery, many of which are based…
Pain-free after holidays. Orthopedic spine surgeon in South Florida
Back pain can make anyone’s life miserable. There are of course many conditions that can cause back pain. After all, the spine is a very complex part of the body….
Meet Dr. Hepler – 3 things to know about our orthopedic spine surgeon in South Florida
Matthew Hepler M.D. is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Palm Beach County. He specializes in Pediatric and Adult Spine Surgery with a subspecialty interest in complex spine reconstruction. If you’re…