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3 Reasons to Consider Spine Fusion for Chronic Neck Pain
From time to time, about 20% of the population will suffer from neck pain. Neck pain ranks high, in addition to low back pain, as one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders. Often, neck pain subsides after a few days or,…
Read article ↗Technology4 Benefits of Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Few medical problems can wreak havoc on your life as much as chronic back and neck pain. The debilitating pain can lead to missed days at work and living your life from the sidelines in so much pain that standing or walking is…
Read article ↗Fusion5 Benefits of Minimally Invasive TLIF Surgery
Few medical issues rival back pain regarding their impact on quality of life. While a vast majority of all Americans will suffer back pain during their lifetime, for about half of the patients with low back pain, the issue…
Read article ↗Disc replacement5 Common Signs of Degenerative Disc Disease
The human spine is a medical marvel. Your spine features 33-stacked vertebrae working in unison with 220 ligaments, 100 joints, 120 muscles, and 31 pairs of nerves that weave through the openings of those vertebrae.
Read article ↗Disc replacement5 Signs It May Be Time to Consider Artificial Disc Replacement
Low back and neck pain wreaks havoc across the world. Remarkably, an estimated 1.71 billion people have musculoskeletal issues worldwide, with low back pain taking the dubious top spot and neck pain being the second most common…
Read article ↗Spine health5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Spine Healthy and Functional
When it comes to understanding what it takes to nurture a healthy heart or lifestyle habits to keep your blood pressure or cholesterol within normal range, there are plenty of resources to guide you.
Read article ↗Disc replacementAm I a Candidate for Cervical Disc Replacement?
Seven vertebral bones in your neck comprise your cervical spine. A vertebral vertebral disc cushions each vertebra. And these discs in your neck are the most delicate part of your spine?
Read article ↗FusionAm I a Candidate for Spine Fusion?
Finding relief is challenging and frustrating if you or someone you know suffers from neck or back pain. The pain keeps you from doing daily routines of going to work or school or doing chores around the house. But that’s not all.
Read article ↗FusionAm I a Good Candidate for Minimally Invasive TLIF?
For millions of Americans, the fear of developing a “bad back” is valid, and for good reason. Most Americans will deal with back pain during their lifetime. Each year, millions of Americans of all ages have back pain, which…
Read article ↗Disc replacementCan Artificial Disc Replacement Offer Relief From Neck Pain?
Do you have chronic neck pain? Maybe it’s becoming difficult to drive because you can’t turn your neck to double-check traffic on the right or left. Your cervical spine could be the problem. You’ve tried the standard treatments,…
Read article ↗Spine healthCan I Treat My Spine with Acupuncture?
If you or a loved one suffers from back pain, you are a member of a not-so-exclusive club. Not only is back pain one of the most common health issues worldwide, but low back pain is also the No. 1 cause of disability across the…
Read article ↗SpondylolisthesisDoes Exercise Cause Spondylolisthesis?
Few parts of the human body can rival the spine or back. Those 24 vertebrae accented by the sacrum and the tailbone combine to create a masterful workhorse responsible for nearly every movement you make, from bending down in the…
Read article ↗ScoliosisDoes Scoliosis Get Worse with Age?
Think back on your middle school days. Chances are your school hosted a scoliosis screening to detect signs of a sideways curvature in your spine. While it may seem like a fairly remote possibility, scoliosis is a common spine…
Read article ↗Spine healthErgonomics & Neck and Back Health: How Work From Home Setups Can Be Optimized To Promote Overall Wel
Home office spaces are no longer only delegated to freelance workers as more and more employers offer the flexibility of working from home. If you are among the 66% of Americans who spend part of their work week working remotely,…
Read article ↗DecompressionHow Microdiscectomy Relieves Back Pain
You’re not alone if back pain is causing you to visit the doctor’s office or call out from work. Back pain has the dubious distinction of being the No. 1 cause of disability worldwide.
Read article ↗ScoliosisIs It Possible to Reverse Scoliosis?
A healthy spine naturally curves by your neck, chest, and lower back. An estimated 2 to 3% of Americans, mostly children, develop an abnormal sideways curve shaped like the letter S or C.
Read article ↗ScoliosisIs Scoliosis a Health Concern?
Scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine, is a medical condition we don’t always consider until your child or someone you know gets diagnosed with it. In fact, for many of us, our only personal experience with the condition…
Read article ↗DecompressionMicrodiscectomy vs. Spinal Decompression: How are They Different?
We’ve all been there. We promised to help our best friend move into their new home this weekend. The move went well, but you wish the same for your achy back on Monday morning.
Read article ↗TechnologyMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery: How Robotics and CT Guidance Facilitate Smaller Incisions
Each year an estimated 83 million workdays are lost because of debilitating back pain, making pain the No. 1 cause of limitations and work-loss days. If you count yourself among the 16 million adults who experience back pain, not…
Read article ↗Spine healthNoninvasive Ways to Protect Your Spine Health
If you’re like most people, when you think about health promotion or disease prevention, your mind probably goes to screenings and diagnostic testing like checking your blood pressure or getting blood tests or cancer screenings.…
Read article ↗Spine healthPhysical Therapy for Spinal Osteoarthritis: 5 Invaluable Benefits
If you count yourself among the more than 53 million American adults who have arthritis, you are all too aware of how painful and debilitating arthritis can be. It literally can put you on the sidelines of your own life, keeping…
Read article ↗SpondylolisthesisSpinal Fusion the Best Treatment for Spondylolisthesis?
Back pain and problems with your spine can be challenging to diagnose and treat and can be a little intimidating and scary as a patient. You want to resolve the issue and resume all your daily activities without discomfort but…
Read article ↗ScoliosisWhat Are My Treatment Options for Scoliosis?
Think back on your elementary school days. Chances are that when you were in fourth or fifth grade, you visited the nurse’s office for a scoliosis screening. Today, 6 to 9 million Americans suffer scoliosis, and about three…
Read article ↗Disc replacementWhat to Expect For Your Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery
Back and neck pain are common in the United States and are often the root cause of chronic pain issues. Remarkably 60% to 80% of American adults experience back pain, and 20% to 70% get neck pain, which disrupts their daily…
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