Spinal Care Center

09/11/2026

Patients asking about a great overall pillow/cervical support/GERD relief…. This pillow checks all of those boxes! And it’s on sale today!

Meet the HAMYODO mulfi-purpose memory foam wedge pillow gives you the power of proper positioning during your leisure time.A supportive, high-grade memory foam core adapts to your unique shape to encourage healthier posture for breathing. The curved profile helps promotes supported spinal p...

08/31/2026

Mayo Clinic study found that balance gets worse faster than muscle strength or walking patterns as you get older. Balance relies on your eyes, inner ear, and nerves working together, along with muscle strength.

30 sec- excellent balance and healthy aging
20-30 sec - normal, healthy for most adults (70 yr old)
5-10 sec- a warning sign that you have higher risk of falling.
You can train balance everyday!

07/27/2026

07/10/2026

30 sec strength and fall risk test:
Evaluates strength in your legs (quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves) also ankle mobility.
Results:
16 reps. Excellent
12-15 reps. Good
Below 10 reps. Increased risk of fall, poor

Good news! You can improve your score by practicing this movement everyday! 💪

If you are unsteady on your feet, always keep a wall or chair nearby for safety.

06/05/2026

This motor-cognitive drill can help build neural connections and fine tune motor skills. You should do something everyday that challenges your brain to learn and enhance plasticity.
Start with the same finger to thumb on both hands.
Then switch to start one hand pinky to thumb and other hand pointer to thumb. See how long you can go!

05/15/2026

If you can’t remember the last time you did Pilates, yoga, or touched your toes without bending your knees….this post is for you! Flexibility is super important for injury prevention and could even add years to your life.
When your hamstrings aren’t as flexible as they should be, it causes other parts to overcompensate. This is where poor posture and low back overuse injuries stem from. Let me know how you did with this stretch.

05/08/2026

Any mushroom lovers out there? Watch this short clip from Dr. Greger explaining just another reason why mushrooms should be a staple in everyone’s diet.

As we age, it may be even more important to include mushrooms (or tempeh) in our diet.Note that unlike oyster mushrooms, white, crimini, portobello, shiitake...

05/01/2026

Great for spinal mobility

05/01/2026

Break the cycle of Low back pain. Stronger core muscles build better posture which increases spinal stability. Better posture also helps increase blood flow to your low back which helps reduce pain over time.