Common Back Pain Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Back pain can strike at any time, or it could be a chronic condition that you deal with for years. According to the National Library of Health, some studies show that approximately 23 percent of adults worldwide deal with back pain.
The causes of back pain and your unusual back pain symptoms can vary, so getting the proper management tools is vital.
Read on to learn about some of the most…
Uneven Shoulders: Scoliosis or Something Else?
Scoliosis is just one cause of sloped shoulders in kids and adults. Here are other things to consider.
Can Scoliosis Cause Uneven Shoulders?
Certain spine surgeons and orthopedic surgeons possess scoliosis diagnostic and treatment expertise. These specialists may have slightly different views on the uneven shoulders/scoliosis relationship.
“Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine…
5 Tips for Decreasing Spine Surgery Recovery Time
About 313 million surgeries are performed worldwide each year, with 500,000 lumbar spine surgeries performed in the US annually. Up to 80% of spine surgery patients experience post-surgery discomfort. Unfortunately, 20% experience persistent post-surgical pain (PPSP).
PPSP is associated with greater healthcare costs, depression, and increased risk for medical complications. Before your spine…
How to Prepare for Spine Surgery
Did you know that most people are able to return to work, improve their physical health, and decrease the number of medications they're taking after recovering from spine surgery?
If you're about to have spine surgery, chances are that you are a little worried about how everything will turn out. You also might be wondering what to do to ensure the surgery is successful.
This is why it is so…
Thank You- Symptom Quiz
Reviewing Your Symptom Quiz Results... Thank you for your symptom quiz submission! Our team of Top Doctors will review your symptom quiz submission and tailor our treatment advice to match your needs. Soon, one of our patient advocates will be in touch to discuss your spine symptoms. Our experts will help you outline a minimally invasive treatment plan to address your concerns. If you…
Thank You- Treatment Quiz
Reviewing Your Treatment Quiz Results... Thank you for your pain quiz submission! Our team of Top Doctors will review your treatment quiz submission and tailor our treatment advice to match your needs. Soon, one of our patient advocates will be in touch to discuss your spine symptoms. Our experts will help you outline a minimally invasive treatment plan to address your concerns. If you…
Thank You- Pain Quiz
Reviewing Your Pain Quiz Results... Thank you for your pain quiz submission! Our team of Top Doctors will review your pain quiz submission and tailor our treatment advice to match your needs. Soon, one of our patient advocates will be in touch to discuss your spine symptoms & outline a plan of minimally invasive treatment. If you need immediate assistance, please contact one of our…
Posterior Cervical Laminoplasty
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) What is a Posterior Cervical Laminoplasty? In the posterior spine, there exists a structure known as the vertebral arch. Eleven parts make up this structure—seven processes, two pedicles, and two laminae.
Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, this area of the spine becomes compressed (a condition known as cervical stenosis).…
Spinal Cord Injury
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Spinal Cord Injury Symptoms & Treatment Options Next to the brain itself, the spinal cord is one of the most crucial parts of our central nervous system. Without the spinal cord, the brain cannot do anything except think about doing things. None of the brain’s messages can be delivered to the body. The spinal cord runs from…
Pinched Strains & Sprains
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) Pinched Strains & Sprains: Symptoms & Treatment Options Back pain can originate from many sources. And, not all of these involve spinal degeneration. Neck or lower back pain—even tingling pain that radiates from our spine and into our extremities—can result from something as simple as a strained muscle or a sprained…