Back pain is very common – especially if your job requires heavy lifting, if you engage in a sport or hobby that puts a lot of pressure on your back, or if you have a health condition that contributes to back pain (such as arthritis). This discomfort can become quite disconcerting and distracting, and it can start to impinge on your quality of life. If you suffer from massive back discomfort, you may assume that you need surgery. However, back surgery may not be necessary in some cases, and ... [Read More]
Back Surgery
Surgery for Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain can bring your life to a halt by preventing you from doing the things you love. Lower back pain is a common ailment that doesn’t always need surgical treatment. However, if you do not respond well to nonsurgical treatments, such as physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medications, you should consider surgery. Depending on your needs, your doctor may recommend one of the following surgical procedures. Lumbar Laminectomy Laminectomy, also known as decompression surgery, is ... [Read More]
How to Choose a Spine Surgeon
Neck and back pain can cause serious disruptions in your life. Like most people, you may first choose to visit a primary care doctor to find a solution. In some cases, primary care physicians attempt to treat spine pain themselves using medications. However, this is not advisable. A spine specialist or spine surgeon is the expert you need to see anytime you experience pain, numbness, tingling, or any other symptoms along your neck and spine. The same goes for when you experience symptoms in ... [Read More]
Recovery from Back Surgery
Having back surgery can be life-changing for patients who suffer from debilitating chronic back pain that has greatly reduced their quality of life. If you have decided to have back surgery, it is important to prepare for your surgery and recovery period in order to experience a smooth transition from hospital to home and beyond. Your surgeon will give you detailed instructions for recovery, and it is important that you follow them in order to ensure a successful outcome from your back ... [Read More]
Is Artificial Disc Replacement Better than Fusion?
Going for back surgery can be an overwhelming decision to make. Surgery is only recommended when less-invasive measures have not worked to alleviate the pain or disability in your back. If you have chronic back pain, your doctor may tell you that you have two main options: spinal fusion or artificial disc replacement. Let’s talk about each of these procedures and how they work to alleviate back pain for good. What Is Spinal Fusion? Spinal fusion is the permanent fusing of two or more ... [Read More]
