Neck pain is one of our most commonly treated issues, and in the past many patients with severe neck pain as a result of a disc problem were told to consider a discectomy and fusion. While this procedure helped with the pain, it worked by fusing the discs together and limiting range of motion in the … [Read more...] about The Long-Term Effectiveness of The Mobi-C Spinal Implant
Clearing Up 4 Common Spine Surgery Misconceptions
Many people are unfamiliar with the spine surgery process simply because they’ve never needed to undergo an operation. But maybe the day has come that you or a family member needs spine surgery, and you want to get a better understanding of the process and the recovery expectations. You turn to the … [Read more...] about Clearing Up 4 Common Spine Surgery Misconceptions
How We Prevent Spinal Fusion Complications
There is not a single surgery in the world that goes perfectly 100 percent of the time, but medical science and skilled surgeons are doing everything in their power to increase success rates and limit complications. One such surgery that has higher than average risks for potential complications is … [Read more...] about How We Prevent Spinal Fusion Complications
4 Things To Bring To Your Spine Surgery Consultation
If you’ve been referred to a spine surgeon from your primary care physician or another provider, it can be intimidating to head in for that consultation. However, if you know how to prepare for this consultation, and you bring a few things with you, we’re confident you’ll not only survive … [Read more...] about 4 Things To Bring To Your Spine Surgery Consultation
What To Expect From Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
When it comes to providing care for our patients, we always want to do the most amount of good with the least amount of toll on the patient’s body, and oftentimes we achieve this with the help of a minimally invasive procedure. As the name implies, a minimally invasive or laparoscopic … [Read more...] about What To Expect From Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
How To Talk About Your Back Pain With Medical Professionals
If you’ve made the decision to visit a specialist, therapist or physician for your back pain, you’ve taken the first step in the journey to get back to full health. However, a medical expert can’t read your mind and know exactly what’s going on inside your body. Imaging results and medical … [Read more...] about How To Talk About Your Back Pain With Medical Professionals
5 Quick Spine Tips For Back To School Shopping
For most kids, the start of another school year is only a couple weeks away, and that means we’re in peak back to school shopping season. However, the fashionable or cheapest option on the shelves isn’t always the best product for your child’s spine. In today’s blog, we share some quick tips to keep … [Read more...] about 5 Quick Spine Tips For Back To School Shopping
Why Does My Neck Feel Tight?
Your neck is a highly complex area of your body that is tasked with supporting your head and protecting nerves that run throughout the rest of your body. Your neck is also subject to a lot of stress throughout the day, especially if you’re constantly on your laptop or smartphone. All this stress can … [Read more...] about Why Does My Neck Feel Tight?