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Study Finds Men and Women Born With Different Spines

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According to a team of scientists at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, men and women are born with different spinal columns.
Although most physicians know men and women have different spines, this research indicates the difference is present at birth, not over time with development, as previously believed.
Dr. Mark Giovanini of NeuroMicroSpine explains the recent finding that men and women are born with different spines in this week’s blog.

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What Is A Posterior Cervical Microdecompression?

A posterior cervical microdecompression is a minimally invasive spine surgery that removes damaged spinal discs through the back of the neck. This procedure is usually recommended for patients experiencing neck pain, stiffness, numbness and/or tingling in the shoulder, arms and hands from a pinched nerve in the neck. There are some advantages to the posterior approach, versus the anterior approach for this surgery. Generally, a spine fusion is not needed after removing the damaged disc through the back of the neck, which preserves the normal functioning of the cervical spine.

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Why Smoking Is Bad For The Spine

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For the most part, it’s common knowledge smoking can lead to cancer, atherosclerosis, heart disease, and other life-threatening health conditions.
Despite some of these well-known facts, you may not know smoking can have a negative impact on the spine as well.
Dr. Mark Giovanini of NeuroMicroSpine explains to readers why smoking is bad for the spine.

Physical exercise, a balanced diet, and hormonal activity are all imperative for bone...