by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Nov 21, 2018 | Blog
Sciatica pain can make it difficult for you to enjoy day-to-day activities. The pain and tingling you experience in your lower back can spread down your leg, which can make standing, bending and sitting uncomfortable. Doing stretches can help relieve sciatica pain, so...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Nov 7, 2018 | Blog
Kids are back in school and parents should be aware of the problems that heavy backpacks can cause. In some cases, kids have to carry a backpack filled with books around all day at school. Kids also have to deal with heavy backpacks as they go to and from school. This...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Oct 24, 2018 | Blog
The decision to have spine surgery is never one to be taken lightly. Once you have selected the right surgeon for your procedure, gone through the consultations and set a surgery date, the decision making may be over but the uncertainty is often just beginning. Most...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Oct 10, 2018 | Blog
According to the National Institute of Health, more than 27 million Americans over the age of 25 have a form of osteoarthritis. This often debilitating disease, also known as wear-and-tear arthritis, is associated with a variety of symptoms including pain, limited...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Sep 26, 2018 | Blog
Herniated discs and bulging discs are common causes of back pain. These terms are commonly confused since they both refer to a disc injury. However, they are different conditions that can affect spinal discs. The type of treatment you might need for your symptoms...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Sep 12, 2018 | Blog
Summer provides an opportunity to spend more time outdoors, engaging in a change of your normal pace and a more active lifestyle. However, these changes can also result in a number of injuries that can affect spinal function and your ability to move comfortably and...