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
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Recovery from a Lumbar Fusion
A lumbar fusion, which is a spinal fusion in the lower back, is a surgical procedure performed to fuse two or more of a patient’s vertebrae together. The surgeon fuses these bones in the back so that they become a single bone, which is done in order to prevent painful symptoms. If you are considering
Read MoreWhen to Get a Spine Surgery
Back pains can be irritating and affect your daily routine. Fortunately, there are treatments available to relieve this pain. Sometimes, this pain can subside with some rest. However, there are also cases when pain persists even with medication. Such situations call for immediate medical care and, depending on the cause, may even require spine surgery.
Read MoreBenefits of Physical Therapy
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
Read MoreHow 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 MoreWhat Types of Surgeries Can a Spine Surgeon Perform?
If you have chronic back pain or another condition affecting your spine, and you have exhausted nonsurgical, conservative, or traditional methods to no avail, then spinal surgery may be an option worth considering. With advances in medical technology, many spinal surgeries can now be carried out in a minimally invasive manner, making back surgery far
Read MoreWhy Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Is Safer Than Regular Surgery
Minimally invasive spinal surgery uses advanced surgical techniques and state-of-the-art technology to treat many spinal conditions. This method of surgery is safer than regular surgery because there is less cutting of skin and nearby tissues, and thereby less blood loss and less time recovering – in addition to several other benefits. How Minimally Invasive Spinal
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 MoreWhat Is Spinal Stenosis and How Is It Treated?
Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the space within your spine narrows, which can pinch the nerves that travel through that space, causing nerve pain. Because of this, patients often experience a pinching sensation, leading to pain, muscle weakness, and numbness or tingling. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the lower back and neck
Read MoreAll About Artificial Discs
A person’s back consists of many different parts with different functions. One of these is the intervertebral discs, which are spongy cushions that both connect and separate the block-like bones of the spine. These discs also help protect the spinal cord. Discs serve as shock absorbers; they act as strong ligaments that hold each set
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