One of the best ways to prevent back pain is to keep your back muscles strong. Follow these steps to help protect your back and prevent back pain: Do back-strengthening and stretching exercises at least 2 days a week. Stand and sit up straight. Avoid heavy lifting. If you do lift something heavy, bend your knees […]
Learn MoreAndy the Dachshund Walks thanks to 3D-assisted Surgery
When Loraine Young discovered that her beloved dachshund, Andy, could not get out of bed, she knew that something was wrong. Her typically energetic dog began dragging his legs behind him, unable to walk. She took Andy to Saint Francis Veterinary Center and discovered that he needed emergency spine surgery. Andy was suffering from a […]
Learn MoreBrain and Spine Tumor Anatomy and Functions
Brain and Spine Tumor Anatomy The brain controls many important body functions, such as emotions, vision, thought, speech, and movement. The spinal cord connects the brain to nerves in most parts of the body. This allows the brain to send messages throughout the body. The network of the brain and spinal cord is called the […]
Learn MoreConcussion Risk and Keeping Young Athletes Safe
Creating a Safe Sport Culture A strong focus on health and safety in sports can help keep young athletes safe. We need to build a culture in sports where athletes take steps to lower their chances of getting a concussion and recognize and report concussion symptoms so that they can seek care and take time […]
Learn MoreDr. Johnson Interviewed on Dr. Phil’s Phil in the Blanks
Be sure and listen to our own Dr. J. Patrick Johnson, appearing on the most recent episode of Dr. Phil McGraw’s Phil In the Blank podcast. From Phil In the Blanks: Dr. Phil brings a special “Back To School” podcast with renowned neurosurgeon and concussion expert Dr. J. Patrick Johnson. He talks about how medicine […]
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