The primary purpose of back surgery or neck surgery is to correct an anatomical lesion in individuals who fail to show improvement with conservative (nonsurgical) treatment. Surgery is not an option for patients when an anatomical lesion accounting for their pain can not be identified. Surgery is only useful to change a patient’s anatomy (e.g. [...]
When clients experience back pain, it is often times in the lumbar area of their spine. The lumbar area is in the lowest part of the spine, just above your sacrum and is most subject to injury. Here are some interesting facts about lumbar pressure in various positions: 1. Sitting hunched over a desk- 200 [...]
As a disc degenerates, it can herniate (the inner core leaks out), which is known as a disc herniation or a herniated disc. The weak spot in the outer core of the disc is directly under the spinal nerve root, so a herniation in this area puts direct pressure on the nerve, which in turn [...]
ScienceDaily (June 28, 2011) — Physical exercise has a positive effect on the formation of cells in the intervertebral discs. This is shown by a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS), which is currently taking place [...]
Save the Date: Spring Spine Symposium
The Spine Education and Research Institute’s Annual Spring Spine Symposium SPINE AND THE ATHLETE Save the Date: May 5, 2012 For registration information, please contact Jackie Hartley at jackie@theseri.com or 720.540.7374 Location: The Brown Palace Hotel 321 17th Street Denver, CO 80202 View Larger Map
The Scientific Education and Research Institute is thrilled to host 3 science camps for students entering 3rd through 12th grades. Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Each camp is limited to 20 students. The students will explore a wide range of educational dissections and activities! Scholarships are available!! 2012 SERI Summer [...]
