We move our neck constantly throughout the day, and over time all this pressure that we put on the area can lead to structure breakdown. This breakdown tends to occur very minimally over an extended period of time, and one of the most common conditions associated with this gradual degeneration is … [Read more...] about How To Treat Cervical Bone Spurs
If you are undergoing a procedure to address your spine pain, you hope that it is the only operation you ever need. This is especially true if you are undergoing an artificial disc replacement operation, which involves the removal of a damaged spinal disc and the insertion of a manufactured disc … [Read more...] about How Long Does An Artificial Disc Replacement Last?
Although elective surgeries will look a little different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, a spine surgeon’s elective caseload tends to fill up pretty rapidly near the end of the year. Many people like to have their surgery on their current insurance plan, especially if changes are … [Read more...] about Preparing For Your Winter Spine Surgery
Kissing spine is a relatively common cause of back pain, especially in athletes and older individuals, that is often overlooked. Also known as Baastrup’s sign or Baastrup’s syndrome, the condition is named for Christian Ingerslev Baastrup who first documented the condition in 1933. In today’s blog, … [Read more...] about What Is Kissing Spine And How Is It Treated?
If spine pain is making it hard for you to fall asleep or stay asleep, a surgical procedure may be able to help. That said, you may still find it difficult to achieve restful sleep in the days and weeks after your operation as your body recovers from surgery. In today’s blog, we share some tips for … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Sleeping Better After Spine Surgery
Getting older can be a pain in the neck, but is neck pain a normal part of getting older? Millions of older Americans suffer from daily neck pain, and many of them just assume it’s a normal part of getting older. While we are all prone to some natural degeneration, that doesn’t mean that neck pain … [Read more...] about Is Neck Pain A Normal Part Of Getting Older?
For a select number of injuries, there’s little a person can do other than protect the area and let healing run its course. However, for the vast majority of injuries, some effort on the patient’s behalf is required if we hope to experience the best results. The same can be said for most spine … [Read more...] about Which Back Injuries Can Go Away On Their Own?
Spine surgery is a big undertaking for your body, even if the operation is performed on a minimally invasive basis. And while the goal of the operation is to reduce pain and improve function in the area, these goals don’t just happen by chance. If you want to have the best recovery after spine … [Read more...] about Caring For Your Mind, Body and Soul After Spine Surgery
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