We all know that staying active is better for our health—the human body is designed to move, even if modern lifestyles aren’t designed to keep us moving. It’s too easy to get stuck behind a desk for eight hours or more, then go home and collapse into the couch to watch some television. Sitting all […]
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Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the U.S., with an estimated 38.4 million people of all ages (11.6% of the population) diagnosed with the condition in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control. While diabetes is popularly understood as an inability to control blood sugar levels, either because the pancreas
The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) – the joints on either side of your jaw – control your jaw movement. When the joint is operating smoothly, it acts like a sliding hinge that is unnoticeable. However, prominent pain in jaw movement is felt when a TMJ disorder develops. Some TMJ disorders can be temporary and be relieved
Childhood is a time typically associated with play and activity. Modern life, however, offers fewer opportunities for the kinds of unstructured physical play that were once common in previous generations. Parents wanting their children to be active, and mindful of the negative effects of too much sedentary time, often encourage their children to balance their
Back pain is a problem we associate with increasing age and the wear and tear a lifetime of activity can inflict on the spine. However, recent research reveals that back pain isn’t just a problem for adults. A 2020 study of children and adolescents in the U.S. between 10 and 18 years of age revealed
Patients suffering from long-term back pain are in a difficult situation. Their pain can make daily tasks insurmountable obstacles and exercise impossible. When first-line treatments like physical therapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and muscle relaxants don’t work, they may be put on more powerful and potentially addictive painkillers. Or they may be given steroid or
For many of us, it is easy to take good health for granted until an illness or accident occurs. Then we’re abruptly forced to realize that when we’re physically limited by pain or other disruptive symptoms, every aspect of our daily lives is affected in ways we don’t necessarily anticipate. Experiences like that may give
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Spine surgery carries risks for any patient—when an operation is performed near the spinal cord and the nerves that branch off it, there is a risk of damage being done to them. This can occur during surgery, from swelling or inflammation afterwards, or when scarring forms. These risks are part of the reason surgery is
As one year draws to a close and another begins, looking back can sometimes bring a feeling of satisfaction about everything one has accomplished or overcome in the past twelve months. Other times, that reflection produces frustration and disappointment, because you’re still dealing with difficulties that are months or maybe even years old. Unfortunately, the
Divine Spine in Yorba Linda has a second office in Orange Hills that is promoting heroes among our community. Four groups of heroes will be offered a chance to receive a diagnostic and treatment package worth $1,000! The first group of heroes we will honor is our Veterans. To sign up, the applicant: Must have
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