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Back-to-School, Back-to-Health: Protecting Kids’ Spines
As students head back to school, their backpacks shouldn’t be a pain in the back! Our latest blog post offers expert tips from CNSA on how to choose, pack, and wear backpacks safely to prevent posture issues and back pain in children. Plus, we share our top kid-friendly backpack picks and a fun at-home “weigh-in” activity to keep your family engaged.

For nearly eight years, Starlita lived in a world consumed by sound. It was a relentless. Doctors eventually diagnosed her with pulsatile tinnitus. This is her story and how a procedure with Atrium Health and CNSA changed everyhting in her life.

Emma’s story is nothing short of miraculous, a testament to resilience, hope, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child.

At Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates (CNSA), we take a holistic approach to care. As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s a perfect opportunity to shed light on the often-overlooked connection between chronic pain and mental health.

Andrew is finding new strength and joy in life after he underwent a cervical discectomy with interbody fusion thanks to Dr. Pool at CNSA Greensboro. Andrew is moving forward with renewed strength, confidence, and the ability to embrace life again fully. This is Andrew's inspiring story.

Stress has a way of weaving itself into our bodies—tangling in our shoulders, tightening our backs, and locking our spines into a posture of self-protection. Over time, we may not even realize how much stress we're physically carrying. But our spine does.