Brought to You by Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants – San Antonio’s Trusted Experts in Neck & Spine Health Why Neck Health Matters More with Age As we age, our bodies will go through a multitude of changes, and your neck is no exception to these changes. The neck is often overlooked until it becomes painful, […]
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Can Sinus Issues Cause Neck Pain? | Explained by Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants
When Pressure Builds in Your Head—Why Does It Travel to Your Neck? It all starts with sinus congestion, maybe a cold, allergies, or sinus infection, and then your neck may start to ache. This ache could spread from the base of your skull or near your shoulders. You may begin to wonder: “Can sinus issues […]
Spring Cleaning: Clean Up Bad Habits & Rejuvenate Your Neck, Back, & Spine Health
Spring: A Fresh Start for Your Spine Spring is the season where renewal and transformation take place. This is a perfect time to clear out clutter, but not just the clutter within your home, the clutter in your daily habits and overall health and wellness. If you’ve been ignoring back pain, neck pain, spinal issues, […]
Understanding Whiplash: Causes & Recovery
Understanding Whiplash Whiplash is one of the most common injuries which occurs when the neck and head are quite suddenly jerked forward and then immediately backward in a whipping style of motion. This sudden, rapid movement will cause the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the neck and back to stretch and tear in most cases, […]
How to Prevent Falls in Older Adults: Our Guide
How to Prevent Falls in Older Adults Preventing falls in older adults is something which should have further emphasis placed on it, as it’s widely considered a public health concern, as the number of falls which occur every year and the serious nature of the injuries demonstrates this is a serious issue which needs more […]
How to Advocate for Your Pain Management Needs
How to Advocate for Your Pain Management Needs Pain can be a deeply personal experience, where it ranges from mild, to moderate, to severe; depending on the individual and the condition they’re suffering from. Effectively managing pain in a proactive way can be difficult and it ultimately requires self-advocacy and communication at nearly every step […]
The Benefits of DEXA Scans Beyond Osteoporosis Diagnosis
DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scans are well-known for their role in diagnosing osteoporosis through measuring bone mineral density. However, the utility of DEXA scans does not simply stop there. DEXA scans offer valuable insights into a number of other bodily functions and conditions. In this post, we’ll explore the large array of benefits offered by […]
Addressing the Challenges of Returning to Work After Injury
Returning to work after an injury can be a daunting, challenging process. The return to work post-injury not only involves physical adjustments, but also psychological readiness and establishing the right workplace accommodations you’ll need to reestablish your workplace routines. In this post, we’ll go over the various challenges faced by those who are having to […]