The Importance of Spine Health | Advanced Ambulatory Surgery Center

At the Advanced Ambulatory Surgery Center in Altamonte Springs, we specialize in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and pain management procedures.  We are committed to offering you excellent healthcare, not only through procedures but through educating our patients on ways to maintain good health and sustain a long life.

It is important to maintain a healthy spine as your brain coordinates activity throughout your body and your spinal cord carries information throughout your brain and body.

Therefore, a healthy spine enables your brain and spinal cord to work together to carry out all of your body's functions. Maintaining good health is the best way to improve pain from existing spinal diseases and/or conditions.

AASC is here to offer you more insight on how you can maintain a healthy spine – continue reading to learn more. You might even be surprised by some of these tips as they are things that can be easily implemented into your everyday routine.

The spine is literally the backbone of the human body and impacts mobility, sleep, and day-to-day function. Without a healthy spine, daily activities can become very painful and even unbearable to endure. One of the ways you can maintain a healthy spine is by watching your technique when you are doing any type of heavy lifting.

This could be heavy lifting in the gym, moving your house, or at work – whatever the event is, you should keep in mind your form to avoid any long-standing injuries. When lifting something heavy, you should stand close to the object being moved and lift using the strength of your legs rather than putting the pressure and weight on your back. 

Did you know that having a consistent exercise routine that allows your body to release endorphins can improve pain?

Staying active and stretching regularly is another great way to maintain good spine health. This tip is extremely important as you need to constantly strengthen your body's muscles and bones in order to improve mobility and prevent any stiffness from occurring. 

Sleep is another important factor in maintaining good spine health in order to give your body adequate time to heal and repair from a long day of moving. If our body lacks sleep, we cannot function to the best of our ability physically, mentally, and emotionally. 

Staying hydrated is another important way to maintain good spine health. Your body will remain supple and fluid by drinking water, which helps protect spinal discs from deterioration. Discs become more susceptible to painful disc conditions such as herniation or bulging when they shrink due to dehydration.

AASC wants to provide you with quality, affordable, and convenient healthcare procedures. If you are experiencing pain that won't subside or have medical concerns about your spine you should contact Advanced Ambulatory Surgery Center to get a clear diagnosis and devise a clear plan curated specifically for you. Visit AASC, give us a call at (407) 332-9871, or email us at info@aascspine.com to inquire more information about our practicing physicians, our facility, and the procedures we offer.