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 | 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...