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Patient Testimonial: Roy Lester’s Life-Changing Spine Surgery

June 25, 2024

Spine surgery changed Roy Lester’s life. Read his testimony and discover surgical and nonsurgical options for pain relief.

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Patient Testimonial: Tammy Fowler Finds Relief After Spine Surgery

May 16, 2024

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Lung Cancer Screening Coverage Expanded Through Medicare

May 26, 2022

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Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Medical Group Spine Health

“E” Is for a Healing Environment

March 04, 2020
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

The truth is that the environment surrounding a person who is recovering from a procedure or receiving care has been proven to have an impact on that person’s recovery period. At the Spine Health...

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“R” Is for Knowing When to Rest Your Back

March 04, 2020
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

This week, we are focusing on the important role REST plays in your healing and overall health. Staying active is very important in order to keep your back strong and your joints healthy, but too much...

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Derek Carr’s Transverse Process Fracture

March 03, 2020
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

When the words “spine” and “fracture” are used in the same sentence, it’s rarely a good thing. Especially when those words are referring to a top NFL quarterback following a play in which he suffered...

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Jim’s Journey Back to an Active Lifestyle

June 14, 2019
Estimated read time: 1 minute

After a series of back injuries, Jim Hammersley finally found hope at AdventHealth. Listen to Jim describe his journey from being in a wheelchair to reaching his goal of climbing Camelback Mountain.

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Household Chores and Your Back: Positives, Perils and Practical Advice

October 27, 2017
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

Did you know household chores can injure your back?

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When Arm Problems Are a Pain in the Neck

October 13, 2017
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Could you have a pinched nerve?

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Bowling and Your Back: Playing It Safe

October 10, 2017
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

Keep your back healthy while you bowl.

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Don't Run the Risk!

October 03, 2017
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

Stay healthy and safe while jogging.

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Degenerative Disk Disease: What You Need to Know

September 29, 2017
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

What is this common medical concern?

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