Ben Burch, MD

Endoscopic Spine Surgeon
Atlanta, Georgia
www.benburchmd.com

04/30/2026

That back crack on TikTok might look harmless… but your spine deserves better.

A “pop” can feel satisfying, but it doesn’t tell you whether the movement was safe, necessary, or helpful.

Before anyone applies force to the spine, it matters to know what’s actually causing the pain:

⚠️ Is there nerve irritation?
⚠️ Is there a disc issue?
⚠️ Is the pain coming from muscle, joint, or posture?
⚠️ Are there scoliosis-related changes?
⚠️ Are there symptoms like numbness, weakness, or pain down the leg?

Back pain is not all the same — and scoliosis adds another layer of complexity.

The goal should never be to “get a crack.”
The goal should be to understand the problem and treat it safely.

Your spine is not a TikTok experiment.

04/26/2026

A spinal tumor does not have to be cancer to become serious.

That is one of the biggest misconceptions.

In the spine, the problem is often not only the type of tumor, but the location and the amount of pressure it creates.

Because the spine protects some of the most important structures in the body, even a non-cancerous growth can sometimes lead to symptoms like:

✅ persistent back or neck pain
✅ numbness or tingling
✅ weakness in the arms or legs
✅ radiating pain
✅ balance changes
✅ changes in walking

This does not mean every back pain is a tumor. Most back pain is not.

But pain that is worsening, unexplained, or comes with neurological symptoms should not be ignored.

04/21/2026

Here’s what this challenge actually tells you about your body:

🧠 Your balance strategy
Your nervous system is constantly making micro-adjustments to keep you upright. If this feels shaky or impossible, it may reflect poor coordination between your joints — not just “weakness.”

🦶 Ankle mobility matters more than you think
Limited ankle range forces your body to compensate higher up — often at the knees, hips, and lower back.

📉 Hip control = spinal protection
If your hips can’t stabilize you in a low position, your spine ends up taking on forces it shouldn’t be handling.

⚖️ Weight distribution changes everything
Small shifts in body proportions can completely alter how easy or hard this movement feels — which is why comparing people is misleading.

What I pay attention to clinically is not whether someone can “pass” a challenge like this — but how they move through it.

Because that’s usually where problems show up first.

If you want to improve this:

• work on controlled ankle mobility (not just stretching)
• train slow, controlled transitions from the floor
• build hip stability in deep ranges — not just standing exercises
• stop rushing through movements that require balance

Your spine doesn’t need more force.

It needs better control.

12/31/2025

Closing out 2025 with some great cases. Grateful for my patients putting their trust in me every day. Here’s to even more amazing things to come in 2026!

07/26/2025

First endoscopic spine fusions ever performed in Georgia ✅

Before you decide on surgery, come see us for a second opinion.

benburchmd.com

07/01/2025

Back at it! Endoscopic spine surgery keeps it minimal so life stays big 💥💯

05/20/2025

Providing the highest quality orthopedic care with locations in Braselton, Dawsonville and Gainesville. Schedule your appointment online now!

03/22/2025

Honored to be the first to bring endoscopic spine surgery to Northeast Georgia Health System. The beginning of a new era for patients of north Georgia!

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Dawsonville, GA

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+16625132000

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http://www.benburchmd.com/

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