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Patient Testimonial: Roy Lester’s Life-Changing Spine Surgery

June 25, 2024

Spine surgery changed Roy Lester’s life. Read his testimony and discover surgical and nonsurgical options for pain relief.

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Patient Testimonial: Tammy Fowler Finds Relief After Spine Surgery

May 16, 2024

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Lung Cancer Screening Coverage Expanded Through Medicare

May 26, 2022

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Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Medical Group Spine Health

Steve Kerr Returns to Coaching Warriors Following Complications From Back Surgery

March 04, 2020
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Steve Kerr was back to his head coaching job with the Golden State Warriors on Friday night following several long months of rehabilitation due to complications from back surgery to address a ruptured...

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Stick It Like Simone – Common Gymnastics Injuries and How to Prevent Them

March 04, 2020
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

Gymnasts train to extend and strengthen their muscles at a young age so they can improve their flexibility and protect their joints and bones. Sometimes, a muscle can be overworked or pulled due to a...

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The Fifth Pillar of Creation Health: “T” Is for Trust

March 04, 2020
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Living with chronic back pain can be stressful and frustrating, especially when you aren’t comfortable asking others for help. Having the right support during this difficult time can help reduce your...

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The Sixth Pillar of Creation Health: “I” Is for Interpersonal Relationships

March 04, 2020
Estimated read time: 2 minutes

While positive relationships can provide emotional support and bolster a person’s overall wellbeing, toxic relationships can lead to negativity and even a lapse in your health. This is why the sixth...

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Tiger Woods Is Back at It With Another Spine Surgery

March 04, 2020
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Tiger Woods underwent yet another spine surgery last week to relieve chronic back spasms and sciatic pain in his legs. This is his fourth spine surgery in less than three years, and adds to his...

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To Stand or Not to Stand? Here’s Our Answer

March 04, 2020
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Standing desks have taken the workplace by storm with promises of weight loss, improved posture and better focus. But wait - while sitting for extended periods of time is proven to cause long-term...

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What Qualifications Should You Look for in a Physical Therapist?

March 04, 2020
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

The next time you or a loved one require physical therapy, consider this. All licensed physical therapists have a minimum of an undergraduate degree plus a post-graduate degree – a minimum of six...

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Why Do Athletes Suffer Back Spasms?

March 04, 2020
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

Back spasms are among the most commonly experienced injuries in nearly every professional sport – be it golf, tennis, basketball, football, baseball or even hockey. Pros who’ve recently lost playing...

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Will J.J. Watt’s Perfect Record Be Spoiled by a Herniated Disk?

March 04, 2020
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

News reports that the Houston Texans’ J.J. Watt underwent back surgery on July 20 have football fans wondering whether the top-rated NFL defensive player will be back in fighting form in time for his...

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