When does Back Pain Require Medical Attention? Back pain is a common problem that affects many people. It can be short-term or long-lasting, and it may come and go. You might feel lower back pain when you cough or sneeze, stand for too long, lift something heavy, sit in the same position for too long [...]
What Treatment is Best for the Spine? Causes of Back Pain Back pain is a widespread problem, with low back pain affecting an estimated 80% of adults at some point in their lives. The pain may develop suddenly as a result of: Muscle strain caused by heavy lifting or an accident [...]
The Health Risks and Side Effects of Poor Posture “Tech-neck,” also known as “text-neck,” is a physical condition that causes neck pain in individuals who repetitively strain the muscles and tissues in their neck, often by hunching over to look at their mobile devices. Tech-neck is just one of the many issues that are a [...]
Laser Surgery Laser spine surgery is a divisive subject among spine surgeons, and Dr. Alexander would like to share some information on the subject of laser surgery and how it relates to minimally invasive surgery. The potential of this technique to make improvements on the spine has yet to be set in stone, but people [...]
