Spine Articles About Prevention

Text Neck

April 13, 2017

It seems almost impossible nowadays to go anywhere or do anything without the aid of smartphones.  Approximately two-thirds of American adults and roughly 85% of ...

Are You Going to See My Scar?

June 2, 2016

Dr. Kevin P. McCarthy started his orthopedic spine practice with Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge in 2005. In 2008, Dr. McCarthy opened The ...

Effective Exercises for Low Back Pain

January 15, 2016

As the first of the year is upon us, most people make healthy resolutions including weight loss and exercise. For those suffering with low back ...

7 Days and 7 Ways for a Thinner Thanksgiving

November 18, 2015

Thanksgiving comes around once a year, so why not splurge? Each year, most of us pack on at least a pound during the holidays – ...

Tobacco and Fusions: Quitting Before Surgery

July 21, 2015

When considering the consequences of smoking cigarettes prior to having back surgery, there really is no grey area. There has been more than enough research ...

Simple Stretches to Relieve Back Pain

May 29, 2015

There are many methods to help with eliminating back pain. One of the most basic and beneficial is through simple stretching. The benefits of stretching ...

Back Pain and Sex

February 20, 2015

Back pain will affect 8 out of 10 people at some point in their lifetime.  People who suffer from back pain, especially chronic back pain, ...

Yoga: Risks vs. Rewards Explained [AAOS]

October 10, 2014

An increasing number of Americans are turning to yoga for exercise and relaxation, as well as relief of bone, joint, and muscle-related pain. Although yoga ...

Smoking and Low Back Pain

August 25, 2014

The fact that smoking is not good for your health is not exactly news, but did you know that smoking can worsen your back pain? ...

Preventing Back Pain at Work and at Home

April 24, 2014

Almost everyone will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain varies from one person to the next. It can range from ...

Support Bras for Women & Their Benefits for Reducing Back Pain

October 25, 2013

As a practitioner, a very common question is whether or not large breast size can be associated with neck or back problems. Although there is ...

Understanding Your Spine

September 13, 2013

Understanding your spine and how it works can help you better understand some of the problems that occur from aging or injury. Many demands are ...

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