Degenerative disc disease is a common cause of spine pain that develops when one or more of the cushioning discs in the spine begin to break down due to wear and tear. Cervical degenerative disc disease affects the discs in the neck and is a common source of neck pain and radiating arm pain. Treatments for degenerative disc disease vary and depend greatly on the severity of the condition and symptoms. The spine is made up of bones, known as vertebrae, that have discs between them that are ... [Read More]
Spinal Surgery
What Can a Spine Surgeon Treat?
Spinal pain and related spine problems can trigger a lot of issues in day-to-day life. These back pains can cause lost days in work, strained relationships caused by irritability, and physical exhaustion. Thus, you need to see a spine surgeon to solve the problem. However, you also need to know what spine surgeons can treat so that you won’t be wasting your time going to different surgeons not knowing exactly which of your problems they can treat. Spine problems can be addressed with ... [Read More]
Recovery From Spine Surgery
Spine surgery can mark the beginning of a new life. Regardless of the specific procedure, you get done, whether it’s a discectomy, a laminectomy, or spinal fusion, your debilitating symptoms can effectively be eliminated to bring you relief. Most spine surgeries are now performed as outpatient procedures, which means you can go home on the same day of surgery. Immediately coming home from surgery, you may feel a bit groggy, tired, and pain, which is completely normal. For a smooth recovery ... [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]
Benefits of Getting a Kyphoplasty
A spinal compression fracture can be painful, and it can make certain movements difficult as the bone fragments rub together. A kyphoplasty procedure can help to stabilize the fractured vertebra, relieve painful symptoms, and restore mobility to the spine and back. What Is a Kyphoplasty? A kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is used to treat spinal compression fractures which often result from a condition such as osteoporosis. This is how a kyphoplasty works: A ... [Read More]
