Back pain is a common issue that will trigger you to consult your doctor. You might consider going for conservative treatment options like anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy since they can help you find some relief. However, spinal infections, spinal deformity, spine tumors, trauma, and other degenerative spine conditions like herniated disks and stenosis can …
Of the areas of the spinal cord, the cervical area between your skull and shoulders, is perhaps the most important yet easily damaged. One condition, cervical myelopathy, occurs when the spinal cord tissue in this area becomes damaged. There are many reasons why cervical myelopathy can develop. Severe spinal stenosis or narrowing of the spinal …
The decision to undergo spinal fusion surgery is not an easy one. While success rates are very high with this type of operation, a lot of the success depends on the dedication to postoperative care and recovery vitally important. Many factors determine how long the recovery will be and what is required during that time. …
When most people think of spinal surgery, they believe that they will have to endure excruciating pain and remain bed-ridden for several months. The misconceptions surrounding spinal surgery can make the procedure seem intimidating, but recent advancements have led to less invasive procedures and much shorter recovery times. However, if you are still uncomfortable with …
There have been many advancements within the medical community over the last few decades, with minimally invasive spine surgery being one of them. This breakthrough procedure allows doctors to treat spinal conditions without performing intensive open surgeries and allows for faster recovery times in patients. There are lots of advantages to undergoing minimally invasive spine …
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Back and neck pain account for most of our country’s missed work. Many people who complain of painful spine conditions report having pain several days out of each month. With back and neck pain such common complaints, one might think that we would have sufficient systems to deal with them. This isn’t the case. Often, …
Most adults immediately recognize that pain shooting through the buttocks and down the back of one leg is a sign of sciatica. When this symptom occurs, its intensity can make it difficult to know what to do to improve comfort. Unlike some other conditions, like a sprain in a muscle in the back, may get …
For the past two years, we have largely adjusted our ways of living around the pandemic that has taken center stage around the world. One of the very first changes to occur was essentially a shut-down. We didn’t go to the office. We didn’t go out to eat. We began living out of our homes …
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Millions of Americans complain of back pain on a regular basis. This condition is so common that many people view it as a normal part of aging. Temporary back pain after a hard day’s work or poor night’s sleep is one thing. Chronic pain of any kind is an indicator of an underlying problem. If …
Suffering an injury can be frightening. Once we get over the initial shock and discomfort, we expect the body to heal and return to normal. However, it is possible for a spinal injury, or any injury, really, to have long-term consequences. Once the spine has been compromised through an injury, there may be an increased …
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