HOW OLD IS YOUR SPINE?
Did you know that your spine may be “older” than you are? Depending on how you use or “abuse” your spine and what accidents or medical conditions you have had, your spine may be wearing out faster than the rest of your body. Answering these questions may help you understand the stresses that may be taking “years” off your spine, leading to spinal degeneration.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND THEN SEND YOUR RESPONSES TO US..WE WILL CONTACT YOU WITH SUGGESTIONS!!
MICROTRAUMA
Do you repeatedly:
YES NO
___ ___ Hold your head to one side to cradle the
telephone?
___ ___ Slouch when you’re reading or writing?
___ ___ Keep your legs straight when you’re bending
or lifting?
___ ___ Twist when lifting something?
___ ___ Sleep on your stomach or on a poor mattress
or a couch?
MAJOR TRAUMA
Have you ever:
YES NO
___ ___ Had a childhood fall or sports injury?
___ ___ Had a whiplash from an accident?
___ ___ Been knocked unconscious?
CONGENITAL PROBLEMS
Have you ever been told you have:
YES NO
___ ___ Scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine)?
___ ___ Spondylolisthesis (forward misalignment
of one vertebra over another)?
___ ___ A hemivertebra (underdeveloped vertebra
on one side)?
___ ___ Other back problems or spinal malformations?
YOUR LIFESTYLE
Do you:
YES NO
___ ___ Work long hours without breaks?
___ ___ Let things “stress you out”?
___ ___ Eat fast/junk food?
___ ___ Skip exercising because you’re too busy?
The more times you answered yes, the more likely it is that your spine is degenerating.
Now it’s time to learn about your spine so you can maintain or improve its health.
Dr. Rosenfeld is a great teaching Doctor.
"I was in a car accident and had a back and neck injury. In addition, I had pain in my hip and tingling in my cheeks. A long time ago (before my accident) I had visited a physical therapist that hooked me up to electrical stimulation and put heat on me for weeks. Over time I got better. I found Dr. Rosenfeld through my PPO Blue Cross list of providers. The first couple of weeks were learning new habits and each time and each visit I have learned more of what I can do to maintain the relief that Dr. Rosenfeld has brought me. I am able to work without pain for days at a time and I know I can return to Dr. Rosenfeld's office and get support for continuing recovery. I am still working on permanent neck pain relief but my lower back, hip and cheek tingling are gone! Wonderful. Dr. Rosenfeld helps me and motivates me to keep coming in! Her office staff is completely supportive and knowledgeable too. Dr. Rosenfeld is a great teaching Doctor."