Holiday Wish List For Bad Backs

Dr. Leipzig is a board-certified, Salem, Virginia spine surgeon with over two decades of experience. He specializes in procedures including robotic spine surgery, microsurgical lumbar surgery, disc arthroplasty, minimally invasive spine surgery, and more, serving the greater Roanoke, VA area. To learn more or schedule an appointment, please contact our office.

For those suffering from back pain, the holidays can produce added stress and challenges. Try trading in your regular holiday gift ideas for some products that can bring you added pain relief and provide much needed support for your back.

Holiday Wish List

1. An e-book from spine-health all about lumbar herniated discs, available on Amazon.
2. Supportive pillows for your neck and for between your knees while you sleep
3. A high-quality, reusable heating pad or ice pack to ease the intense pain of flare-ups
4. An orthopedic back support for your car or your desk chair
5. A kneeling chair or Swiss ball to sit on while at your desk
6. Ergonomic supports for your wrists if you work at a computer
7. A headset if you spend a lot of time on the phone

Share the above list with your loved ones, or use our list to help you think of gift ideas for your friends and family who suffer from back pain.

Dr. Leipzig and the staff at Virginia Spine Care hope this information helps you and your spine stay health this holiday season. If you or your child requires the attention of a spine specialist, please call Dr. Leipzig at 540-725-9771 or ask your physician for a referral to Virginia Spine Care.