While you’re probably looking forward to the benefits offered by an elective spine surgery, you’re probably not excited about the pain and discomfort that may accompany the procedure. Modern medicine has made it much easier for doctors and patients to control pain during and after a procedure, but … [Read more...] about How Painful Is Spine Surgery?
Dietary Tips Before, During And After Spine Surgery
When it comes to your spine surgery, you’re not going to be able to control every single factor, but there are certainly some things you can control before, during and after your operation. One such factor is your diet. In today’s blog, we are going to share some tips to improve your diet before you … [Read more...] about Dietary Tips Before, During And After Spine Surgery
How Diagnostic Injections Can Help Pinpoint Spinal Issues
When you think of the diagnostic process at a medical appointment, your mind probably jumps directly to a physical exam performed by a physician or medical imaging, like an X-ray, MRI or CT scan. These are the most common techniques that doctors use to reach a specific diagnosis, but they are far … [Read more...] about How Diagnostic Injections Can Help Pinpoint Spinal Issues
What Are The Most Effective Alternatives To Spine Surgery?
A spinal procedure can be incredibly effective at helping you find relief from your underlying condition, but because no surgery goes perfectly every single time, and because an operation is a physical trauma on your body, most spine specialists will try to pursue other treatment methods before … [Read more...] about What Are The Most Effective Alternatives To Spine Surgery?
Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Surgery Explained
A corpectomy is a surgical procedure that removes damaged vertebrae and intervertebral discs that are compressing spinal nerves or your spinal cord. Anterior means that the procedure is performed from the front of the body, and cervical tells us that we’re operating on the topmost portion of your … [Read more...] about Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Surgery Explained
What’s Causing My Nighttime Back Pain?
You want to feel relaxed when you crawl into bed at night, but for millions of Americans, this is when their back pain is at its worst. Not only can nighttime back pain be uncomfortable, but it can also keep you from getting restful sleep, which can intensify pain signals in the morning. In order to … [Read more...] about What’s Causing My Nighttime Back Pain?
5 Activities To Avoid If You Have A Herniated Disc
A herniated disc is one of the more common types of spinal conditions that we see on a regular basis, and while we are familiar with managing and treating them, most patients aren’t. That can be problematic, because if you’re not sure how to protect your spine while you have a herniated disc, you … [Read more...] about 5 Activities To Avoid If You Have A Herniated Disc
How To Use A Heating Pad For Back Pain Relief
Heat therapy is a popular treatment technique used to help resolve a number of minor aches and pains, and for the right individual, it can make a world of difference. Heat can oftentimes be an effective tool in helping your body heal from an injury because it will help to open up blood vessels, … [Read more...] about How To Use A Heating Pad For Back Pain Relief