HEALTHCARE 350 N. Wall St. Kankakee, IL 60901 Standard U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44 Whoa! In an upright neutral position, an adult head weighs 10 to 12 pounds. As the head tilts forward, greater force is put on the neck. At a 30-degree angle, it’s about 40 pounds. At 60 degrees, it increases to 60 pounds. TECH NECK = #OUCH Hunching over devices for hours can put a painful strain on your neck and back. Here’s a look at how a forward head position increases the force on the neck. HEADS UP! These tips can help prevent techneck pain: ● Fix your posture. Aim to keep your neck in an upright position. ● Take breaks. Get up and stretch frequently. ● Set limits. Reduce the excess time you spend on smartphones, tablets or laptops. Sources: North American Spine Society; Surgical Technology International, Vol. 25 ARE YOU HURTING NOW? We can help you be pain-free. Check out all our orthopedic and physical therapy services at RiversideHealthcare.org/ orthopedics. Position Neutral 30 degrees 60 degrees Force on neck 10 to 12 lbs. 40 lbs. 60 lbs. MULTI-LUMBAR DISK REPLACEMENT A first for our region Juan Jimenez, MD, Riverside neurosurgeon, has always been fascinated with using technology to benefit his patients. So when Centinel Spine announced the FDA approval of their two-level disk replacement, he was sure area residents would welcome this medical breakthrough. The Centinel Spine’s prodisc® is for those who need to have more than one lumbar disk replaced. It is currently the only approved implant for two-level replacement. Moreover, the implant seeks to replicate the body’s natural movement by using a unique ball-andsocket design. The opportunity to use this new technology came in late October, when Dr. Jimenez and his first multi-lumbar disk replacement patient agreed that the implant would lead to a positive outcome—returning the patient to their normal or better range of motion and relieving their pain. “The result was even better than expected,” Dr. Jimenez says. Dr. Jimenez is one of only two surgeons in the state providing twolevel disk replacement surgeries. This is important for patients who are looking to avoid lengthy trips, traffic headaches and overnight stays in areas they aren’t familiar with. He and the team at Riverside Neurosurgery Specialists per form more spinal disk implants than anyone else in the region, including at Chicago’s academic hospitals. Juan Jimenez, MD Reach out to the region’s only spine experts Call 888-571-9197 or visit RiversideHealthcare.org/neurosciences.
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