by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Dec 22, 2018 | Blog
If you work in an office and have frequent back or neck pain, the two things could be more closely related than you think. It can be challenging to maintain good posture while sitting at a desk eight or more hours per day or frequently looking at other electronic...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Dec 8, 2018 | Blog
Your back consists of five vertebrae in the lower or lumbar spine, seven vertebrae in the neck and 12 vertebrae in the upper or thoracic spine for a total of 19 vertebrae. Underneath your lumbar vertebrae sits five bones fused together called a sacrum. Two pelvic...
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 | 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 | Jul 21, 2018 | Blog
Summer is a time to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine without the worry of dealing with back pain. Unfortunately for millions, warm weather activities often lead to everything from a mild twinge in the lower back to excruciating pain of the spine. Here are a few...