by Todd Kuether | May 22, 2019 | Brain, General
Just like your body, the brain needs to flex its muscles to stay healthy. While studies and research cannot guarantee improved results, many show a correlation between challenging your brain and helping to keep it young and fit. Memory loss and dementia may never be...
by Todd Kuether | Apr 24, 2019 | General, Spine
Last week was the Boston Marathon, one of the most prestigious long-distance running events in the country. Runners from across the globe come to compete and all levels of competitive runners from novice to Olympic prospects complete the same 26.2 mile course....
by Todd Kuether | Jan 31, 2019 | General, Spine, Surgery
When talking about back problems or pain, the phrase “herniated disc” seems to be a commonly heard and is often pointed to as the source of the trouble, but what is a herniated disc and how does this injury occur? To start, herniated disc refers to one of the rubbery...
by Todd Kuether | Dec 6, 2018 | General, Spine, Surgery
The United States is currently battling the worst opioid epidemic in history. In fact, more than 115 people die every day in America due to opioid addiction. While the opioid epidemic is a complex problem that impacts people across socioeconomic, geographic and...
by Todd Kuether | Sep 26, 2018 | Brain, General
In the last week, California made headlines for legalizing the practice of riding e-scooters and other shared modes of transportation without a helmet. E-scooters from companies like Lime, Bird and Skip can reach speeds up to 35 mph and are allowed to ride on the...
by Todd Kuether | Aug 15, 2018 | General
Kuether Brain and Spine is located in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon. We feel so lucky to have such a diverse natural environment as our backyard. With the summer winding down, it is best to take advantage of Oregon’s best weather and get outside...
