Backpacks for Back to School Soon after the school year begins, I start seeing a parade of patients complaining of pain, numbness, or tingling in the back, neck, or shoulder—sometimes all three. I can usually tell just by looking at them in waiting room what the problem is: It’s the backpack resting on the floor next to them. In the… Read More
You’re probably panicked and making snow removal preparations for this upcoming snowstorm that’s forecasted this weekend. More so than looking pretty, snow is also wet and heavy, and can be slippery. One of the most common winter injuries is back pain from shoveling snow and/or removing ice manually. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine published a 17-year study found that… Read More
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