In order to prevent complications or unforeseen issues during surgery, a surgeon needs to take plenty of time before the procedure to familiarize themself with the specifics of the procedure and the individual receiving surgery. No two patients are the same, which means individual attention needs to … [Read more...] about 5 Things Your Back Surgeon Should Know Before They Operate On Your Spine
Preventing Surgical Infections Varies By Spine Level
Preventing surgical site infections in patients undergoing spine surgery isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, according to researchers at the University of Washington. For their research, they looked at 351 infections that developed within 90 days of surgery. These infections were found in a total … [Read more...] about Preventing Surgical Infections Varies By Spine Level
How To Treat Neck Tightness
We often don’t pay much attention to our neck’s range of motion unless pain or discomfort is limiting our ability to have full flexibility. When this happens, innocent actions like checking your blindspot in the car or just turning your head to check your peripherals can become restrictive and … [Read more...] about How To Treat Neck Tightness
Inactivity And Too Much Activity Driving Spine Pain In Children
When Goldilocks visited the cottage of the three bears, she found porridge that was too hot and too cold, and she found beds that were too firm and too soft. It wasn’t until she found the right middle ground was she able to eat and sleep well. The message from that story can be applied to many … [Read more...] about Inactivity And Too Much Activity Driving Spine Pain In Children
How To Treat Schmorl’s Nodes Of The Spine
Our bodies are prone to gradual degenerative changes as we age, and in many individuals, this breakdown follows similar patterns. The stress and strain that their spine endures over years of physical activity leads to degenerative changes in their spine, which in turn can cause structures to shift … [Read more...] about How To Treat Schmorl’s Nodes Of The Spine
4 Ways Spine Specialists Come Up With A Diagnosis
Your spine is an incredibly complex structure, which is why it can be so hard to figure out exactly what’s going on in your back when pain develops. If you really want to get a handle on your pain, you often turn to an expert, but how exactly does a spine specialist work to come up with an accurate … [Read more...] about 4 Ways Spine Specialists Come Up With A Diagnosis
3 Ways To Regain Spinal Mobility After Surgery
Even when performed using minimally invasive techniques, surgery is a major trauma to your body. And while the physical trauma of surgery has the end goal of helping you be more active and have less pain, it can take weeks or months after your operation to reach this point. Because structures are … [Read more...] about 3 Ways To Regain Spinal Mobility After Surgery
How To Relieve Back Pain While You’re Waiting For Surgery
If you have a surgery on the schedule, you’re probably excited about the prospect of finally putting your back pain behind you. Surgery can be the perfect solution for patients who have been unable to find relief through conservative methods, but getting a procedure approved and on the schedule … [Read more...] about How To Relieve Back Pain While You’re Waiting For Surgery
