Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
What Kind of Back Surgery Did Tiger Woods have? Since the famous episode in which Tiger Woods fell to his knees during a tournament due to back spasms, he has required multiple spine surgeries. From 2013 to 2017 he had 4 procedures. The 4th surgical procedure was an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF). An ALIF […]
What is a Broken Back
What is a Broken Back? People often ask, “What is a broken back”? Basically, a broken back is a laymen’s term for a spinal fracture. A spinal fracture is a break in the bones of the spine. Vertebrae are bones that are stacked on each other and make up your spinal column. This stack of […]
5 Myths About Low Back Pain
JOI Has Identified 5 Myths About Low Back Pain Low back pain is widespread. 80% of people will experience an episode of lower back pain at some point in their life. But why is it so common, and what can you do about it? Below are 5 myths about low back pain. 5 Myths About […]
Low Back Stretches
Low Back Stretches Can Really Help With Low Back Pain It is so important to learn the proper way to stretch your lower back when you have low back pain. The clinicians at JOI Rehab specialize in the treatment of the lower back. This article will describe some stretches that you could do for your […]
Fusion of the Lumbar Spine
What is a Fusion of the Lumbar Spine? The quick answer is a fusion of the lumbar spine is a procedure that connects 2 or more bones (vertebrae) in the low back. An Orthopedic Spine Surgeon performs a fusion surgical procedure. The lumbar fusion of the spine can be from the front, the back, or […]
Fusion of the Cervical Spine
Fusion of the Cervical Spine or Neck Fusion The Cervical Spine or Neck Fusion fusion is a surgery that fuses two or more neck bones. The bones in the cervical spine are called vertebrae. Several Orthopaedic Spine Specialists perform cervical fusions at the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute. A Cervical Fusion aims to add space between two […]
Posture
Oh, My Posture!! OMG! Or should I say OMP! For many of us, sitting with a good posture has become more difficult over the years. What happened to the days when we could sit up tall and not feel the need to have something to lean back against? Why do our backs start to hurt […]
How do you know if you have a Concussion?
How do you know if you have a Concussion? When a concussion is suspected, a certified athletic trainer or the team physician should immediately perform an initial “sideline” evaluation, including: Symptoms list review. Neurological exam. The exam tests short-term memory recall, such as the event, play, opponent, score, or last meal. The exam tests long-term […]
Lumbar Surgical Procedures
An Overview of Some Common Lumbar Surgical Procedures It is important to understand common lumbar surgical procedures. Two of the most common lumbar surgical procedures performed by spinal surgeons include: Decompression surgery. Fusion surgery. Common Lumbar Surgical Procedure: Lumbar Decompression Surgery Lumbar decompression surgeries relieve neurogenic pain. (disc herniation or bone spur). Disc herniation […]
What Is My Core?
What is my Core? Many patients with low back, hip, or knee pain have been told by their doctor and/or physical therapist that they would benefit from ‘core strengthening.’ What does it mean to strengthen your “core”? And how would strengthening my core benefit me? The Core The major muscles of the ‘core,’ or trunk […]