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  • Cervical Arthroplasty: Cervical Disc Replacement Is a New Option to Treat Sports Spine Injuries

    Weekend warriors and professional athletes know that neck pain, particularly from a herniated disc, can derail your sports endeavors. For those used to being active, sitting on the sidelines waiting to recover can be frustrating. And, if nonsurgical treatments fail, you may need a surgical solution. Doctors have traditionally performed fusion disc surgery, but a new option of cervical arthroplasty (i.e. cervical disc replacement) offers multiple benefits.

  • The Power of Posture: Improving Spine Health

    Maintaining good posture is important to keep your spine healthy and avoid developing chronic pain, headaches and general stiffness.

  • Ditch Working From the Couch — Your Spine Will Thank You

    Have 2020 and the pandemic taught you a new appreciation for back pain? Are you ending your home-based work days fighting off aches and spasms that weren’t there in the good old days of working in the office? If so, you’re not alone. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced droves of workers to set up shop at home. More than 32 million Americans reported in November 2020 that they were working remotely because of the virus, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

  • Unlock Your Spine with Flexibility and Strengthening Exercises

     

  • Treating Brain Tumors at the Cancer Center

    Brain tumors, a growth of abnormal cells in the brain, can be either benign or malignant.

  • Prehab and Rehab Care at Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital

    Back or neck pain can permeate every move we make. When pain won’t go away, physical therapy often can bring much-needed relief. Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital Rehabilitation Services helps people before and after surgery regain mobility and strength, with the goal of increasing their level of function and returning to work and sports.

  • Staying Active On Spring Break

    Many types of activities you can plan involve both mental and physical exercise. Options include home projects, field trips, hobbies and sports. Involve your children in planning these activities to get them excited about their time off from school.

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  • As Thoughts of Suicide Spike, Here’s How You Can Help

    September’s National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month initiative was created with the intent of sharing resources and promoting knowledge of the issue of suicide worldwide. Even at the best of times, we often see patients struggling with suicidal thoughts due to chronic illnesses, the loss of a family member or underlying mental illnesses. With the increased stress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and other serious issues impacting our lives, mental health issues are becoming more prevalent. 

  • The Benefits of In Utero Spina Bifida Surgery

    In the United States, more than 1,500 babies are born every year with a condition known as spina bifida, a congenital condition that occurs when the spinal cord does not develop normally (neural tube defect). The lack of protective structures such as bone, muscle and skin exposes the spinal cord and nerves to the amniotic fluid in the womb, making them susceptible to damage. In many cases, spina bifida is diagnosed in utero with a sonogram as early as 18 to 20 weeks.