Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Medical Group Spine Health
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Sports and Entertainment
Stick It Like Simone – Common Gymnastics Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Estimated read time: 5 minutesGymnasts 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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Will J.J. Watt’s Perfect Record Be Spoiled by a Herniated Disk?
Estimated read time: 5 minutesNews 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... -
DWTS Dancer Mark Ballas Sidelined After Re-Aggravating “Compressed Disk” Injury
Estimated read time: 4 minutesThousands of fans noted the absence of professional dancer and two-time show winner Mark Ballas on Monday night after he suffered a potentially serious lower back injury during rehearsals earlier in... -
How Astronaut Scott Kelly Got Two Inches Taller While in Space
Estimated read time: 3 minutesWhile much has yet to be studied with regard to the effects of living in space on the human body, researchers know that astronauts can get up to 3 percent taller when they spend enough time in... -
Dr. Patel Provides Authoritative Overview of Robots in Spine Surgery for SpineLine
Estimated read time: 2 minutesAs a pioneering spine surgeon who has devoted much of his career to identifying new methods and tools for improving patient outcomes in spine surgery, Dr. Patel is a recognized expert on robotic...