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?
While it’s important to realize that back pain is never normal, the fact of the matter is that some conditions cannot be reversed, and you may deal with occasional spinal discomfort as a result of an underlying spinal issue. If you’ve experienced some disc degeneration or spinal nerve damage, … [Read more...] about 6 Tips For Playing Sports If You Have Back Pain
Back pain is incredibly common, but because it’s so common, doctors and spine specialists are getting better at treating a variety of spinal issues that plague everyday Americans. Oftentimes these treatments are effective at reducing or eliminating symptoms, but for some people, their back pain … [Read more...] about 4 Common Causes Of Persistent Neck & Back Pain
Nobody wants to be bothered by chronic back discomfort, but spine pain is one of the most common issues that people over the age of 50 deal with on a regular basis. Tens of millions of Americans deal with back pain each day, but not everyone tries to treat it. In fact, many people simply try to grit … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Why People Ignore Their Back Pain
If you need to undergo a spinal procedure, odds are you’ll have to progress through weeks or months of rehabilitation before you can get back to doing some normal activities, like driving, working or exercising. Even when you’re cleared for these activities, you want to be smart about how you … [Read more...] about How to Safely Exercise After Spine Surgery
The goal of any spinal treatment is to successfully correct the problem in the least invasive way possible. This is why conservative care in the form of physical therapy, weight loss and stretching techniques are oftentimes the first treatments pursued. However, if surgery becomes an eventuality, a … [Read more...] about How Is A Minimally Invasive Microdiscectomy Performed?
Bending over to pick up something off the ground is an easy task, until one day it’s not. Oftentimes this difficulty is caused by a problem in your spine, which can take on more stress as you bend down to grab something off the ground. If bending over has recently become painful or you can no longer … [Read more...] about Why Does My Back Always Hurt When I Bend Over?
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