Silver Spine & Neurological Center Blog
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Dr. Silver is a double-board certified Neurosurgeon by the American Board of Neurological Surgery & by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada. Get all the information on neurology, the latest technologies, treatments in the field and more!
Silver Spine & Neurological Center Blog
1y ago
Winter weather can be treacherous for your back. Whether it's a lumbar strain from shoveling wet, heavy snow or taking a spill on a slick sidewalk, winter conditions can seriously affect your back health ..read more
Silver Spine & Neurological Center Blog
1y ago
Exposure to elevated levels of air pollutants is associated with bone damage in postmenopausal women, according to a new study that said the effects were most evident on the lumbar spine ..read more
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1y ago
Acute low back pain is a common cause of disability. An analysis in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research examined which non-opioid drugs are best for treating this condition ..read more
Silver Spine & Neurological Center Blog
1y ago
A diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is a type of brain injury that causes tears in the brain's long connecting nerve fibers, called axons. This injury occurs due to a blunt injury that causes the brain to rotate and shift rapidly inside the skull ..read more
Silver Spine & Neurological Center Blog
1y ago
AS is a chronic, debilitating disease. This means it can get progressively worse. Serious complications can arise, especially if the disease is left untreated ..read more
Silver Spine & Neurological Center Blog
1y ago
Surprisingly, there is a lack of evidence for a strong relationship between "good" posture and back pain. Perceptions of "good" posture originate from a combination of social desirability and unfounded presumptions ..read more
Silver Spine & Neurological Center Blog
2y ago
Todd’s paralysis, or Todd’s paresis, happens after a seizure, and it usually affects people with epilepsy. It involves being temporarily unable to move all or part of the body ..read more
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2y ago
But while you might think you should rest your back if it hurts, being active can actually help relieve your pain and protect you from getting back pain again in the future. This is because our spines are designed to move, bend and lift ..read more
Silver Spine & Neurological Center Blog
2y ago
While much prior research has looked at different spine structures as possible sources of pain, more attention is now being paid to the lower back muscles using MRI imaging ..read more
Silver Spine & Neurological Center Blog
2y ago
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes decreased bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which increases the risk of fractures. It is considered a silent disease, meaning there are no other symptoms until a fracture occurs. The increased risk of fractures with osteoporosis can make you more susceptible to chronic pain and disability ..read more