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W H Y Y O U C A N ’ T A F F O R D T O I G N O R E Y O U R B A C K

Many of us tend to have a philosophy towards life that, “if it’s not broken, then don’t fix it.” This translates to health and wellbeing as much as anything! For example, we only visit a doctor when we actually feel sick or are injured, and many of us don’t give much thought to our body’s general wellbeing until something goes wrong.

Our attitude to our spine is a perfect example of this -but ignoring your back is a very bad idea! To do so can result in back pain and even ultimately the need to see a spine surgeon in Westchester…

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Y O U R S P I N E – S O M U C H M O R E T H A N J U S T Y O U R

B A C K People often don’t tend to realize that the back (and particularly the spine) is the very center of our being. Without a healthy spine, life becomes an uncomfortable nightmare!

Too often we take our spine for granted until something goes wrong with it. Only then do we sit up and take notice! But sadly, by then it may be too late for a quick fix, and back pain is no fun to live with at all.

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T H E C O N S E Q U E N C E S O F A B A D B A C K

Almost all of us have “twinged” our backs at some point. The pain is awful, and it can make us feel miserable for a day or two until it gets better.

Now imagine a life with chronic, unrelenting back pain. Not only do you feel consistently miserable (and back pain commonly makes the rest of the body feel awful as well), but back pain or a spinal injury can literally stop you in your tracks.

✓ You can’t work effectively

✓ You can’t enjoy your hobbies

✓ You can’t enjoy vacations

✓ You may come to rely on pain medications

In a nutshell, with back pain you can’t enjoy your life.

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P R E V E N T I O N I S B E T T E R T H A N C U R E !

It is well worth thinking about your back before you injure it. After all, a healthy spine translates to a healthy body and a great quality of life.

There is a lot you can do to preserve the health and wellbeing of your spine:

✓ Exercise regularly to keep fit. Back pain is more common in people who are unfit and lead a sedentary lifestyle.

✓ Take breaks from sitting every thirty minutes and stretch.

✓ Quit smoking. Tobacco smoking inhibits blood supply and stops important nutrients from reaching the intervertebral discs properly.

✓ Participating in activities like yoga and Pilates can help build strong core muscles around your spine.

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P U T Y O U R B A C K I N T H E B E S T H A N D S

If you do strain or injure your back, or you’re having back pain from an unknown cause, it’s important to see a spine specialist. Quick consultation and assessment can mean the difference between a fast recovery and an ongoing spine issue. When you choose to see Dr. Kornel, a top spine surgeon in Westchester, you can rest assured that you are in the very best hands. An expert in all aspects of spine surgery, Dr. Kornel is a caring and compassionate professional whose experience in minimally invasive spine surgery is second to none.

Please call Dr. Kornel’s office at 914-948-0444 to make an appointment at his three convenient locations in Westchester County, New York City, and Dutchess County, or contact us online at topspinesurgeonnyc.com.

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EZRIEL E. KORNEL, MDT o p S p i n e S u r g e o n N Y C