Back to School – Backpack Safety Tips
If you’ve got back-to-school shopping on your agenda this week, chances are you have at least one backpack on your list. While yes, they’re practical; backpacks are a leading cause of back and shoulder pain for millions of children and adolescents. Even the American...
Choose ACME Spine & Orthopedics
You’ll find comprehensive orthopedic & spine care and treatments and an expert medical team at ACME Spine & Orthopedics. At ACME, we have the most highly trained orthopedic surgery specialists and doctors in the country working together to diagnose and treat a...
ACDF: Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a type of neck surgery that involves removing a damaged disc to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure and alleviate corresponding pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling. A discectomy is a form of surgical...
Back Pain – We can help
The majority of back pain symptoms stem from inflammation due to an acute injury or overuse of the muscles, joints, or tendons. Understanding and adhering to proper posture and lifting techniques can help decrease your chance for sustaining a back injury, such as a...