M6-C Artificial Disk Trial

Featured Clincial Trial Neck or arm pain? Do you suffer from arm numbness, tingling and/or weakness? Are you considering an artificial cervical disc? Right now spine specialists around the United States are accepting patient's diagnosed with or who may have spinal stenosis for the M6-C Artificial Disc Trial. You may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Spinal Kinetics M6-C artificial cervical disc* compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). This study is for patients diagnosed with symptomatic degenerative cervical radiculopathy, with or without spinal cord compression, at one vertebral level. The sponsor of this new clinical study is Spinal Kinetics, Inc. Learn more about the M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc, the Clinical Study and find Study locations. * Note: the M6-C is limited by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigational use at selected clinical trial sites only.

Work Ergonomics: Minimize Back Injuries

Many potentially harmful situations that lead to back injury can be identified and avoided by following four basic rules of thumb. Read on to learn how to minimize workplace back injuries. Learn more...

Is Your Workplace Causing Your Back Pain?

Is Your Workplace Causing Your Back Pain? Join Spine-health on Facebook Become a fan and get the most up-to-date back and neck pain information. You can share your thoughts and stories on our page, plus connect with our passionate back and neck pain community. Whether or not your work is physically demanding, you may be putting your back at risk for injury and possible pain. Something as simple as choosing the right office chair or knowing the proper techniques for lifting objects can go a long way in keeping your back healthy and pain-free. Featured Article: Ergonomics of the Office and Workplace: An Overview

Healthier eating habits seen with smaller, more frequent meals

Healthier eating habits seen with smaller, more frequent meals 

Adults who ate multiple small meals had a lower average body mass index and consumed fewer calories than those who had fewer but larger meals, a study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says. Researchers also found those who ate smaller meals consumed foods with greater nutritional value, while those who had larger meals showed higher caloric intake at night and were more likely to consume alcohol with the evening meal. Reuters