Even when minimally invasive techniques are used, spine surgery is a major trauma for your spine and the nearby muscles and tissues that are cut during the completion of the procedure. Because of this necessary damage to the soft tissues and the work that is being done on your spine, you can expect … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Opioids And Spine Surgery
Our bodies were designed to move, and it’s this movement and activity that helps to strengthen structures and ensure they develop as expected. It’s also why we usually preach that movement in the form of exercise or physical therapy can be so beneficial for treating a number of different spinal … [Read more...] about These 5 Movements Can Promote A Healthy Spine
Athletes are often in great shape, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune from injuries. In fact, athletes oftentimes suffer injuries at a higher rate than the average person for a variety of reasons. And while injuries during athletic competition do make up a portion of these injuries, there are a … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why Back Pain Is So Common In Athletes
The presence of a spinal tumor can be a potentially life threatening issue, and even when the growths are benign, they can cause a number of problems for your spinal health, so it’s imperative that they are treated as soon as possible. That’s easier said than done though, because many people aren’t … [Read more...] about What Are The Symptoms Of Benign Spinal Tumors?
Even though spine surgery continues to get smaller thanks to minimally invasive techniques, odds are you will have one or more incision sites that you’ll need to care for after your operation. You’ll want to keep a close eye on the incision site and clean the area as recommended by your doctor until … [Read more...] about When To Worry About Surgical Site Drainage
A spinal fusion procedure is a major undertaking that, while helpful at providing relief, is typically a procedure that your surgeon will attempt to avoid if at all possible. Because it’s a major undertaking that will limit your spinal flexibility because nearby vertebrae are fused to one another, … [Read more...] about 3 Effective Alternatives To Spinal Fusion
The right medication can make all the difference in treating your health condition, and the same is true when it comes to overcoming spine pain. As we’ve said on this blog numerous times in the past, pain medications should never be your only form of treatment, but they can absolutely be an integral … [Read more...] about Which Pain Medications Are Right For Your Back Pain?
Some people assume that if they can ignore or power through physical discomfort, they aren’t all that affected by the condition. Unfortunately, physical pain oftentimes causes some side effects that aren’t always easy to see, and that can lead to more issues down the road. In today’s blog, we … [Read more...] about The Surprising Side Effects Of Untreated Spine Pain
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