Herniated Disc Treatment
Herniated Disc Treatment What are Symptoms of a Herniated Disc? One sign may be where the pain is. Although herniated disks can happen in any part of your spine, they are most common in the lower part of your backbone (the lumbar spine), just above your hips. The pain may spread from your back to […]
Back Pain Exam
Back Pain Exam Back pain is the 2nd most common reason a person seeks medical care. Upper respiratory infection is the most common. It’s estimated that more than $80 billion is spent each year because of back pain, and the cost is growing. In fact, eight out of 10 people will suffer from some form […]
Spondylolysis
Spondylolysis Spondylolysis is a defect or stress fracture in a vertebra of the spinal column. The region where it occurs is referred to as the pars interarticularis. This location is where facet joints of two adjacent vertebrae meet, and overlap. It is also the motion segment of the spine. A fracture of this nature can […]
Pain in Lower Back
Pain in the Lower Back Low back pain affects many people in America. It can occur in a variety of ways. These can range from simple strains due to improper lifting to fractures due to direct trauma, such as falling. However, the incidence of chronic pain increases as our population ages. As our activities of […]
JOI Five Minute Back Exam Video
JOI Presents the Five Minute Back Exam Video Watch this VIDEO by Dr. Gregory Keller on the JOI Five Minute Back Exam. To read more article related to the back or spine, please go to: back and neck Dr. Gregory Keller, Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Gregory Keller is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in disorders […]
Get Back On Track
Get Back on Track By: Dr. Brandon Kambach, MD & Dr. Gregory Keller Get back on track with Dr. Kambach and Dr. Keller in this article. The human spine consists of 33 vertebrae, four distinct areas and an infinite number of questions from patients on how best to treat it. Luckily, there’s the Jacksonville Orthopaedic […]
Low Back Pain: The Non-Surgical Approach
Low Back Pain: The Non-Surgical Approach to How to Deal with It Low back pain is one of the most frequent problems and one of the most common causes of disability in America. Approximately four out of five adults will experience significant low back pain sometime during their life. After the common cold, pain in […]
Diseases of the Spine
Diseases of the Spine If you are experiencing diseases of the spine, pain in the neck or shoulder, tingling or numbness in the arms, or have experienced weakness when using the arms or hands, the source of the problem may be in the neck or cervical spine. Pain, weakness or numbness in the legs, along […]
Is it safe to crack your back or crack your neck?
Is It Safe to Crack Your Back or Crack Your Neck? Often as a doctor, I am asked “Is it safe to crack your back or crack your neck?” Although in most instances it is safe, does it actually fix the problem? As an osteopathic physician trained in manipulative therapy, I am very familiar with […]
Lower Back Strain Video
Please Watch a video of Dr. Kambach Explaining a Lower Back Strain There are many common conditions that can cause low back pain. A muscle strain or ligament sprain is a common occurrence. It can be causes by improper technique with lifting heavy objects. It also can be from poor positioning with a sudden movement […]