In a healthy person bones continue to grow in strength and size until a person reaches their mid-30s, when peak bone mass is attained. In average bone regeneration, it takes about 90 days for old bone to be reabsorbed and replaced by new bone. Approximately 99 percent of the calcium in the body is stored […]

First and foremost, good posture is your friend when it comes to preventing back pain. For years, your mother has told you to stand up straight and improve your posture, but did you know that poor posture can actually lead to hastened degenerative spinal disorders? Good posture keeps your bones properly aligned and alleviates extra […]

Most doctors who treat back pain work hand in hand with a physical therapist. Physical therapists are invaluable in helping patients return to their normal activities, and they are also very good at teaching patients an exercise program to promote good spinal health. There are several different popular exercise programs that are known by different […]

Handle acute back pain with care, and it won’t keep you down for long. Almost everyone experiences acute back pain at some point in their life. A trip to the doctor is often an unfortunate result of a spirited soccer match or ambitious afternoon of garage cleaning! Most sudden attacks of acute back pain are the result of overstretched […]

About 80% of people will experience a significant bout of low back pain at some point during their lifetime. Many of these people will have several episodes of significant back pain, and some will go on to develop back pain that bothers them on an almost daily basis. Most back pain develops suddenly after lifting […]

Handle acute back pain with care, and it won’t keep you down for long. Almost everyone experiences acute back pain at some point in their life. A trip to the doctor is often an unfortunate result of a spirited soccer match or ambitious afternoon of garage cleaning! Most sudden attacks of acute back pain are the result of overstretched […]

Pilates is a physical fitness system that focuses on lengthening, strengthening and improving the flexibility of the “core” muscles responsible for the support and alignment of the spine, which may help prevent and alleviate back pain. What is Pilates? Pilates (pronounced pih-LAH-teez) is an exercise discipline that focuses on developing the body’s core postural muscles […]

Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine congratulates two of its physicians on their recent Board certifications: John DePowell, MD, recently passed the American Board of Neurological Surgery Oral Certification Examination, completing his ABNS certification. Dr. DePowell joined Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine in July 2013, following the completion of his fellowship in Complex Spinal Neurosurgery at […]

Brain Bolt Tops Expectations Record attendance and attractions mark signature event  Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine’s Second Annual Brain Bolt 5K attracted more than 360 runners and walkers who helped raise nearly $60,000 to support traumatic brain injury research.  This year’s Brain Bolt, however, was more than just a race. The October 8 event under […]