John G. Atwater, MD - PA with Ortho Spine America

07/19/2024

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07/09/2024

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06/21/2024

We are excited to join WELL | COLAB Wellness Pop Up tomorrow afternoon, Saturday June 22, 2024 from 1-5PM! We hope to see you there!

11/28/2019

Happy Thanksgiving from OSA! We are so thankful for your year-round support!

11/27/2019

Knowledge is power. Our eBook offers action steps to help you manage pain & build a life in motion! https://osamds.com/why-it-hurts-ebook/

The Why It Hurts e-book is a quick-reference guide for people experiencing pain, disease, or injury to the bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, or ligaments. You’ll learn about what makes our bodies move, how and why pain occurs, and walk away with a few actionable steps for self-care and treatment...

11/25/2019

Why does your body hurt? Our new eBook dives into the anatomy & functionality of the musculoskeletal system.

https://osamds.com/why-it-hurts-ebook/

The Why It Hurts e-book is a quick-reference guide for people experiencing pain, disease, or injury to the bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, or ligaments. You’ll learn about what makes our bodies move, how and why pain occurs, and walk away with a few actionable steps for self-care and treatment...

11/22/2019

Low back pain. Joint stiffness. Loss of flexibility of the spine. Weakness. These are all symptoms of spinal arthritis. Learn about the most common treatments.

https://osamds.com/spinal-arthritis-symptoms-causes-treatment/

Spinal arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of adults. Understanding the signs, causes, and treatments can help you tackle your symptoms and manage the condition.

11/20/2019

What is the most common joint disorder in older adults? Osteoarthritis. This video explains it more: https://osamds.com/osteoarthritis-of-the-spine-video/

If you have back or neck pain that doesn’t go away, you may have osteoarthritis of the spine. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. For many of us, it develops slowly as we age. And it can keep you from being as active as you like. Understanding spinal arthritis causes and treatment...

11/18/2019

Getting older doesn’t have to equal pain. Learn how to manage common musculoskeletal conditions of the spine.

https://osamds.com/common-diseases-in-old-age/

With time and age, bones, muscles, and tissues deteriorate. We become more susceptible to injury, trauma, and common diseases as we get older.

11/15/2019

This week we’ve been discussing scoliosis, specifically what type of surgery is used to correct this condition of the spine. It is important to keep in mind that surgery is considered a last resort for scoliosis. As mentioned, this abnormal curvature of the spine usually fixes itself. Other ways to manage scoliosis symptoms include bracing, physical therapy, massage, making dietary changes, yoga, supplements, and correcting poor posture. To learn more about your options for managing scoliosis, take a look at our blog here.



https://osamds.com/manage-scoliosis-symptoms/

Many people associate scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine) with children, but adults can also develop the condition.

11/13/2019

Approximately six to nine million people in the United States have scoliosis, the majority of whom are children and adolescents. Often, this condition develops in early childhood right before puberty. While the spine usually corrects itself, there are certain cases where surgery may be necessary. Spinal fusion is the most common surgery for this condition of the spine and can be performed using two different techniques. Here is a video that covers exactly what is happening to the spine when scoliosis is present.



https://osamds.com/scoliosis-video/

This condition is an abnormal curvature of the spine. It most often develops in early childhood, just before a child reaches puberty.

11/11/2019

Scoliosis affects a reported 2-3% of the population, and the majority of cases are diagnosed in children and adolescents. This condition is defined by having a curvature of the spine that is sideways by at least 10 degrees. More often than not, scoliosis either corrects itself or is treated with a brace. But in some extreme cases, surgery may be necessary. Scoliosis surgery is recommended for individuals with a curvature of the spine that exceeds 45 degrees. There are two different methods of spinal fusion used to treat scoliosis: anterior and posterior. Today’s blog takes a closer look at what you can expect from scoliosis surgery, including when it may be recommended and what the typical recovery period looks like.



https://osamds.com/scoliosis-surgery/

Scoliosis surgery is often used as a last-minute resort to help treat a curvature of the spine, which happens in 2-3% of the U.S. population.