If you have problems with pain or mobility, or if you are in recovery from injury or surgery, your treatment or rehabilitation program likely includes physical therapy. A physical therapist (PT) is a licensed medical professional who can help restore mobility, proper physical function, and a normal range of motion. A good surgeon always recommends
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How Can Acupuncture Help with Back Pain?
Chronic back pain can make anyone miserable. Those with back pain tend to first try over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication, ice and heat therapy, and exercise to relieve the pain. This is a common story for chronic pain sufferers, and the pain often doesn’t improve. Alternative therapies often prove to be effective in finally providing relief for
Read MoreRecovery Time for Artificial Disc Replacement
When a disc deteriorates, it can cause pain that can prevent you from doing your daily activities. Wear and tear and aging are factors that contribute to the damage and degeneration of discs. Damaged discs can lead to numbness, weakness, and tingling sensations in the arms or legs. Initially, damaged discs are treated with nonsurgical
Read MoreHow is artificial disc replacement done?
An artificial disc replacement is a surgery that aims to correct problems with the discs in the spine. Your spine is made up of vertebrae that stack on top of each other to form a canal in which the spinal cord sits. Discs exist between the vertebrae to function as a cushion for the bones
Read MoreWhat are the 5 warning signs of a stroke?
Stroke is in the top five leading causes of death and disability in the United States. When a stroke is coming on, you have little time available to save you from permanent disability or death. There are certain risk factors such as age, ethnicity, and pre-existing health conditions you should be aware of. It is
Read MoreCommon Spinal Conditions in Seniors and the Elderly
Back pain is one of the most common reasons why people see a doctor and miss work. It is also one of the top reasons for disability worldwide. In fact, most people in the world will experience back pain at least once in their lifetimes. Back pain can range from being a simple nuisance to
Read MoreRecovery From A Concussion
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a hard blow to the head. The hard impact to the head causes the brain to move violently in the skull which leads to a concussion. Most people don’t realize how dangerous a concussion is and just how easy it is to get one. This is
Read MoreSpinal Fusion and Conditions It Treats
Back problems are one of the most debilitating health issues that reduce a person’s quality of life. There are a variety of ways doctors treat back problems. One of them is spinal fusion. Spinal fusion, also known as Spondylosis, is a surgical procedure used to treat a variety of back-related problems. This surgical procedure involves
Read MoreBenefits of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Minimally invasive spinal surgery offers patients the best of both worlds: advanced surgical techniques and cutting-edge technology. This type of low-impact spinal surgery uses a very small, specialized video camera and micro-sized instruments that are transported to the area where they are needed via a small, flexible tube. Because this only requires a tiny incision
Read MoreWhat Is Spondylolisthesis?
We tend to think of slippage in the spine in regards to a slipped disc, but spondylolisthesis is when a vertebral bone slips out of alignment in the spine. The farther down it slips, the more discomfort and effects it can cause. If the vertebra places pressure on an adjacent nerve, it can cause a
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