What is neck pain? What a pain in the neck! We rely on that well-worn phrase to describe any number of nuisances. Still, its literal meaning, actual pain in our neck, can stem from a wide variety of…
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January 25th, 2022
Dr. Kaliq Chang Explains Symptoms and Causes of Neck Pain and Offers Treatment Tips
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January 20th, 2022
Improper Prep and Training May Increase Your Risk for Spinal Injury
Skiers and snowboarders hitting the slopes without proper preparation and warm-up exercises, protective gear, training, and good judgment may find their winter fun quickly going downhill, says…
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December 28th, 2021
Degenerative Disc Disease — Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What Does having a Degenerative Disc Actually Mean? The word degeneration, meaning decline or deterioration, becomes particularly worrisome when it’s paired with the discs of your spine. But there’s…
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December 3rd, 2021
What to Ask, Know and Expect from Physical Therapy After Spine Surgery
Post-Operative PT and What to Expect Having surgery to tackle back or neck pain is a huge decision. But what comes after spine surgery? Postoperative physical therapy, or PT, is usually the next…
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November 12th, 2021
How High Heels Increase the Risk for Back Pain? How High Heels Alter Spine Alignment and Increase the Risk for Back Pain
Every day, millions of women dress according to the dictates of fashion, right down to their toes, and complete their outfits with high-heeled shoes in every possible color, fabric, and style. Most…
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November 4th, 2021
Causes and Prevention of Neck Pain
Dr. Kaliq Chang explains why we have neck pain and offers tips to avoid it. Neck pain is very common and often preventable, according to Kaliq Chang, MD, of Atlantic Spine Center. Comprised of bony…