Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Medical Group Spine Health
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Dr. Tutorino Talks About RG3’s ACL Repair
Estimated read time: 1 minuteThis past Sunday, football fans across the nation watched in painful agony as the Washington Redskins star rookie quarterback, Robert Griffin III (RG3) fell to the ground with a gruesome knee injury... -
Holiday Travel Tips for Your Back
Estimated read time: 2 minutesWith the holidays come many hours of commuting and strains from heavy-lifting. Be mindful of your spine this season, before your trip turns into a pain in the neck. -
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Spine Injuries in Football
Estimated read time: 3 minutesThe spine is an intricate structure composed of bones known as vertebrae, the vertebral disc, the spinal cord, and spinal nerves. Football, a full contact and a high velocity sport, places increased...
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4 Water Exercises That Can Help Strengthen Your Spine
Estimated read time: 3 minutesWhy not take your workout to the pool? The buoyancy of the water decreases the amount of pressure on your bones and joints by supporting some of your body weight. Aquatic exercise is a great way to... -
Spine Check: Common Back Injuries in Hockey
Estimated read time: 5 minutesThe bottom line is that there are plenty of ways to get hurt playing hockey. And while back and neck injuries are not nearly as common in the game as head, leg and shoulder trauma, both recreational...