Understanding the spine and what causes back and neck pain The spine is an intricate and fragile structure. It is comprised of 25 joints that connect to 33 individual bones called vertebrae. There are 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae, 12 thoracic (mid-back) vertebrae, and 5 lumbar (low back) vertebrae. The rest of the lower vertebrae in…
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Get to know your doc! Dr. Zack Witte
Dr. Zack Witte is a fellowship trained spine surgeon, specializing in the treatment of all conditions of the neck and back. Why did you choose a career in medicine/orthopedics? When I was in college playing soccer, I tore both of my ACL’s in my knees and was able to witness firsthand the impact that an…
What is Good Posture?
The word “posture” often conjures flashbacks to adolescence with a motherly voice exhorting you to “stand up straight!” As a physical therapist I often hear patient’s say “I have awful posture” or “I try to maintain good posture”. These statements beg the question, what is good posture? Good posture is not a spot…
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