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Can a Car Accident Worsen Degenerative Disc Disease?

As we age, the body’s structural support system of bone, muscle, and connective tissue begins to wear down. The spinal column, as the center support structure of the body, is critical for upright posture, shock absorbency, and flexibility. According to a Medicare study of more than 20 million aging Americans, eight million Medicare recipients had…

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Vertebral Fracture Healing Time

The spinal column is a critical component of the body’s structure, supporting an upright posture and protecting the sensitive nerves of the spinal cord responsible for communication between the brain and the rest of the body. A spinal fracture compromises important aspects of daily function. Spinal fractures are another way of describing vertebral fractures, of…

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