Letting your spine rest is extremely important. Sometimes laying down at night is one of the only times your spine gets to rest. The way you lay, the mattress you lay on, and the pillow you use all come into play on how much rest your spine receives. The best mattress to use is a medium-firm mattress because it will support your spine. A softer mattress will allow your spine to sag which will cause back pain. A good way to keep your spine aligned is to put a pillow between your knees. Doing this will also help to reduce the stress on your back. If you believe you’re having back problems due to how you sleep, try talking to your doctor about a position you should sleep in and invest in a new mattress that will support your back and neck. 

If you’ve been experiencing severe back pain, don’t try to tough it out by yourself. Seeking help is the first step to getting rid of that pain. There are home remedies you can try for back pain, but they’re not always guaranteed to work. Especially for severe back pain. Contact Spine Docs today if you’ve experiencing back pain for a long period of time so we can help get your spine back to health.

The best way to avoid inflammation in your spine is to avoid inflammatory foods. Foods that can lead to inflammation in your spine usually include saturated fats, trans fats, omega 6, and sugar. You want to avoid food that contains these things and look for food that has omega 3, whole grains, and monounsaturated fats. Some foods that contain these things are avocados, vegetables, berries, and ginger. In order to maintain a healthy spine, you have to have a healthy diet. 

Fall brings lots of beautiful colored leaves to our trees, but it also means those same leaves end up in your yard. When the leaves pile up in your yard, that means it’s time to rake. It’s important that when you are raking you’re taking care of your back because if you don’t, it could lead to back pain. Here are some tips for avoiding back pain when raking your leaves:

Apple and pumpkin picking is a common, fun Fall activity. Unfortunately, it can cause back pain due to the bending over for pumpkins and reaching for apples. Here are some tips for avoiding back pain when apple and pumpkin picking: