Physical Therapy Can Help With A Concussion
What is a Concussion? Physical Therapy Can Help With a Concussion. A concussion is an injury that can occur when the brain is forcefully shaken. This can happen during sudden changes in direction, like whiplash or direct impact to the head. The force can injure any part of the brain and result in delayed or […]
Reasons for Neck Pain
Common Reasons for Neck Pain Their are many c0mmon reasons for neck pain. The location of the pain is in the center (base) of the neck. Furthermore, the pain can travel down to the: left and/or right shoulder left and/or right shoulder blade fingertips Also, some people experience headaches and numbness from the neck’s […]
What is a Compression Fracture?
Compression Fracture Overview What is a Compression Fracture? The quick answer, a Compression Fracture is an injury that occurs in the vertebrae, which are the bones in your back that make up your spine. Osteoporosis is a leading cause of compression fractures and trauma and, in some cases, tumors. Patients who have osteoporosis should be […]
What Causes Back Pain?
What Causes Back Pain? Back pain causes disability throughout the world. Surgery is rarely needed to fix back pain. There is often a home treatment that you can do to improve your pain. Back pain will often be felt in the form of backaches or pain radiating down the leg. This can sometimes be a […]
Tips To Relieve Back Pain
5 Easy Stretches to Improve Back Pain It can be difficult and strenuous when working at a desk all day. Your desk job can make your muscles stiff, weak, or sore. Also, you might be lacking energy throughout your workday. The following list below can help you incorporate some new tips to relieve back pain […]
Cervicogenic Headache
Cervicogenic Headache What is Cervicogenic Headache? The quick answer is Cervicogenic headaches are often referred to as head pain. They are commonly misdiagnosed as a migraine. While some of the symptoms are similar to a typical headache. Cervicogenic headaches result from structural impairments in the neck. They usually come from either the vertebrae or soft […]
JOI Rehab Spine Fast Track Program
JOI Rehab Spine Team Fast Track Program JOI Rehab has announced a new program to “fast track” back or spine patients. With Fast Track, patients with back pain or a spinal injury can come to physical therapy directly. They simply need a prescription from a primary care. This new program will allow patients to start […]
Kyphoplasty Surgery
Kyphoplasty: Overview Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgery used to treat a spinal compression fracture. Spinal compression fractures occur primarily in spinal vertebrae that have been weakened due to osteoporosis but can as happen due to a fall or something like coming down on your head. Compression fractures most commonly occur in the thoracic area […]
Spinal Discs Injuries
Spinal Discs There are 23 vertebral discs that make up the spine, they are unique structures and have 3 main functions: Shock Absorber: Discs are positioned between each vertebra, cushioning the spine as you move. Structure: Discs are tough ligaments that hold the spine together. Mobility/Flexibility: They are cartilaginous joints that allow for mobility in […]
Spine Team
Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute Spine Team What is the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Spine Team? The Jacksonville Orthopaedic Spine Team is made up of physicians, physical therapists, massage therapists, and an acupuncturist. The team is split up between the two spine centers at our San Marco and South locations. The JOI Spine Team works in a vertically integrated […]