Doctors Offer Tips to Improve Back Health
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PLANO, Texas, Oct. 08, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine doctors Jeremy Denning, MD, and Krishna Satyan, MD, are gearing up for World Spine Day, which is observed annually on October 16. The day aims to raise awareness of spine pain and related conditions. Back pain is widely reported as the leading global cause of disability and one of the world’s most common medical conditions. Lower back pain alone affects more than 619 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
These are staggering statistics and something that the doctors at Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine want to help change. There are a lot of things that you can do at home to reduce pain and improve back health, small changes that can make a big difference.
Dr. Denning and Dr. Satyan are both fellowship-trained and board-certified neurosurgeons in Plano, Texas. They agree that one of the most common causes of back pain is also one that can often be addressed at home without medical intervention: poor body mechanics. Body mechanics is the coordinated use of muscles, bones, and the nervous system to maintain posture, balance, and efficient movement. Improper body mechanics can lead to back pain, stress, stiffness, and even chronic conditions such as degenerative arthritis.
Another potential body mechanics issue is related to the prolonged use of cell phones, tablets, or other handheld electronic devices. This issue affects people of all ages and is becoming more and more prevalent among younger generations, says Dr. Satyan.
Instead of using handheld electronic devices, whenever possible, Dr. Satyan recommends using a computer. To be most effective, he suggests one that sits on a flat surface with an eye-level screen.
When viewing a computer screen, Dr. Denning recommends changing positions every so often. This will also help improve back health.
Dr. Denning explains that while staying hydrated helps with back health and overall health, different people need different amounts of water. When determining how much water to drink, a wide variety of variables need to be carefully considered, such as personal activity levels, weight, existing medical conditions, and salt intake.
Both doctors agree that dedicating regular time to stretching and exercise can also help ensure better back health.
For people who aren’t sure where to start, Dr. Denning recommends neck rolls and shoulder rolls.
About the doctors: Dr. Denning is board certified by The American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is a neurosurgeon with Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine and chief of the neurosurgery department at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Plano. Dr. Denning earned his MD from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in neurosurgery through Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr.