Spine Care

Why is the spine important?

Your spine is one of the most important parts of your body, containing hundreds of nerves that are responsible for your body’s every movement. If your spine is injured, there can be significant consequences, such as degenerative diseases, nerve damage, disc damage and paralysis. Spine issues that aren’t as critical include back soreness, a herniated disk, or sciatica, which can eventually lead to chronic back pain. In most cases of back pain or spinal damage, a spine specialist is necessary to help assess and treat the patient.

Innovative Sports Medicine is proud to have many spine specialists that can take care of these needs. Below, you can learn more about caring for your spine, or even schedule an appointment with one of our many board-certified spine specialists today!

How do I care for my spine properly?

The main causes for decreasing spinal health are poor posture and excessive activities putting pressure on the spine. Some guidelines for preventing spinal problems include:
  • Maintain good posture
  • Utilize correct stances/form during sports(especially high-impact)
  • When lifting, use legs not back
  • Correct technique while moving (notable during sports)
  • Refrain from participating in intense exercises putting unnecessary stress on the spin

How do I know if I have good spinal health?

To gauge your spinal health, a good way is to understand how you feel from day-today. Particularly, if you feel pain, tingling, or a decreased range of motion in your spinal area, it’s likely time to consult a spinal physician. At Innovative Sports Medicine, we have extensive tests and evaluations that help determine a patient’s overall health including spinal health. We have corrective movement screening, which is an advanced test that can help medical professionals establish if you are using correct form and function while moving.

When should I see a spine specialist?

Spine care happens at home, but it doesn’t stop there. Spine physicians are especially important if you have endured a spinal injury or just for maintaining spinal health. At Innovative Sports Medicine, we offer:
  • Physical Therapy
  • Interventional Pain Management
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • SpineJet procedure for Disc Herniation

If you think that spine care services may be of benefit to you in Northern NJ, the first thing you should do is schedule an evaluation appointment with us. You can call our Norwood office at: 201-899-3560 . Or, you can fill the form below to request an appointment.

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