Labor Day weekend is the send-off to summer. It’s a time for BBQs, family gatherings, end of season yardwork, and festivities. While it’s certainly a celebration and holiday for rest, relaxation, and enjoyment, many individuals will end up straining their neck, back, or spine during said activities. Here at Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants, we encourage […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore That Summer Sports Injury
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Ignore That Summer Sports Injury Summer is the season for any and all outdoor activities. Whether it’s weekend hiking or neighborhood pickleball games. With these longer days and additional opportunities to move and enjoy the great weather, it’s ultimately no surprise summer is also the time when sports-related injuries are much […]
Back to School Neck, Back, & Spine Safety Tips for Kids & College Students
As the new school year begins, families will often focus on purchasing supplies, organizing schedules, and properly preparing for academic challenges ahead. One area that should be focused on, and is often overlooked, is neck, back, and spine health of students. Whether your child is starting elementary school or heading off to university, their everyday […]
Common Causes of Summer Back Injuries & How to Avoid Them
Summer is a time to enjoy the sunshine, outdoor activities, and long-awaited vacations, but it’s also a season when back injuries can be much more common. Whether you’re awkwardly lifting heavy luggage, gardening, or attempting to keep up with the kids, back pain may sneak up on you fast and possibly linger for weeks or […]
What to Do When Sciatica Flares Up?
Relieve Pain and Restore Mobility with Help from Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants If you experience a sudden jolt of pain from your lower back, down to your leg, it may be sciatica related. Sitting can be uncomfortable, walking can be difficult, and lying down does not seem to alleviate symptoms either. So what does one […]
Do I Need Back Surgery?
Understanding Your Options with Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants Back pain can be truly relentless. For many individuals, it will start with a dull ache, then possibly linger for weeks. The flare-ups could transform into sharp pain, limiting bodily movement and overall quality of life. When conservative treatments no longer bring relief, it may be time […]
The Importance of Regular Movement for Sciatica Sufferers
Find Relief and Stay Active with Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants When you’re having to deal with sciatica, any movement may exacerbate the problem and moving at all may be the last thing you want to do. Sharp, radiating pain running down your leg, combined with numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness may make even the simplest […]
The Role of Physical Therapy in Managing Arthritis
Brought to You by Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants – San Antonio’s Leaders in Joint, Spine, and Arthritis Care Arthritis Isn’t the End of Movement — It’s a Call to Explore Physical Therapy Arthritis affects over 58 million Americans, and while there’s no cure for arthritis, there is a clearer path than ever before to better […]