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HOI Hosts Inaugural Spine Symposium ... Featured, Spine

On May 31, more than 60 spine and orthopedic surgeons, nurses, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners gathered for the inaugural Hoag ...

Finding the Best Spine Surgeon For ... Spine

When it comes to choosing a spine surgeon, making an informed choice is paramount. From alleviating chronic pain to restoring mobility, the expertise ...

What Causes Neck Pain and Stiffness Spine

Neck pain and stiffness are some of the most common conditions a spine surgeon sees, and surgery is typically not required. We spoke to Hoag ...

Low Back Pain Treatment for Teens Spine

According to many studies including one from the American Family Physician [1], low back pain is common among adults and equally prevalent among ...

All About Whiplash Spine

Whiplash is an injury to the neck that’s caused by it being forcibly moved forward and then backward, or vice versa. We spoke with HOI’s Division ...

Kids in a "Pack" of Trouble Spine

A Staple for School…Backpacks are Stylish, Trendy and Perhaps, the Start of Back Pain They are fashion for some, functional for others. They are the ...

Weight Training and Lower Back Pain Spine

Mind the Weights, Mind Your Form, and Prevent Injury Okay, I know you: the gym is where you live between work and your bed. You pride yourself on ...

The Myths of Back Pain Spine

Next to the common cold, low back pain is the most frequent cause of lost work days in adults under the age of 45, according to the American Academy ...

Artist Creates Painting to Thank ... Spine

Local artist Bradford Rhoades recently honored Hoag Orthopedic Institute with a one-of-a-kind gift. Inspired by his mother’s back surgery outcomes, ...

Arthritis of the Neck Spine

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. We spoke to Dr. Michael Gordon, orthopedic spine and neck surgeon with HOI, to ...

The Importance of Good Posture Spine

Did you realize that proper posture can help you maintain good spine health and prevent other diseases and conditions? We spoke with Dr. Jeremy Smith, ...

The balancing spine: What happens ... Spine

Our spine which consists of the neck, upper, mid and lower back is a very unique structure made up of bony vertebrae, discs, spinal cord and nerves. ...