Mar
01
Protect your spine with these tips on how to sit and stand!

As our body’s primary structural support system, the spine has a lot of functions: it helps us remain mobile, gives us flexibility, and protects our spinal cord. When the spine is injured, everyday movements like carrying groceries, walking, and picking up children or grandchildren can become painful — and sometimes impossible. Read on to learn more about how to sit and stand properly when experiencing back pain. 

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Feb
28
Meet Stephanie & Alessia: A story of a mother's passion for improving her daughter's quality of life with Rhombencephalosynapsis (RES)

A story of a mother's passion for improving her daughter's quality of life with Rhombencephalosynapsis (RES)

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Feb
23
In Celebrating Black History Month, We Highlight Inspiring Members of our Team

At Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates, we make it our mission to celebrate team members who embody our culture of inclusion, opportunity, and putting our patients first.

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Kamal at CrossFit
Feb
16
Meet Kamal, a CrossFit athlete who found his way back to an active lifestyle after a long, painful journey.

With the help of the team at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates, a CrossFit athlete found his way back to an active lifestyle after a long, painful journey. 

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Feb
07
Meet Traci, who shares her success story after spine surgery at 49!

When Traci was diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis, a condition in the lower back that occurs when a spinal vertebra slips out of place and leads to lower back pain, she was hesitant about getting surgery to fix the condition.

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Jan
10
The Top 10 Myths about Back Pain

Learn the top 10 myths about back pain by readying this blog and listening to physiatrist, Sanjiv Lakhia, DO as he provides a straightforward approach to treating and preventing back and spine issues. Additionally, he addresses health and wellness issues, navigating the healthcare system, and safe and effective treatment options for back problems.

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Jan
05
Back to work? Let's talk back injury prevention!

The statistics surrounding back injuries among adults is alarming and reflects how grave this problem is in society today. About 80% of adults will experience this type of injury, and at least 1 million of recorded cases are caused by manual labor, with trailer truck drivers as the top type of workers suffering from it. 

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Dec
20
2022 Gift List for Back Pain

Holiday shopping season is upon us, and there’s something out there for everyone. Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia reflects on the guests that decked the halls of Back Talk Doc in 2022 and compiled a list of the top ten gifts for people with back pain.

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