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DISC Spine Institute Responds to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis with Virtual Doctor Visits

March 27th, 2020 Back Pain scott 0 Comments

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The DISC Spine Institute Responds to Coronavirus Crisis with Phone Consultations

The Coronavirus pandemic has led to widespread changes around the world and forced several companies to temporarily close, and the DISC Spine Institute, an industry leader in spinal surgery and minimally invasive procedures, is committed to doing our part to slow the spread of the virus. But, as we ...Read more

5 Reasons to Consider Minimally Invasive Back Surgery

December 7th, 2019 Minimally Invasive scott 1 Comment

If you’re dealing with chronic back pain, you probably remember the first day it hit. At this point, you may worry that you’ll never experience a day without that pain. Minimally invasive back surgery may be just what you need. Let’s explore the five reasons you should consider minimally invas...Read more

6 of the Best Sciatica Pain Relief Treatments

September 24th, 2019 Back Pain scott 0 Comments

You may be thinking to yourself, “It feels like a knife slicing down my leg,” or “It’s the worst cramp I’ve ever had,” or “I thought the numbness and weakness were bad until the throbbing started.” Sciatica pain can express itself in several different ways, but no matter which sy...Read more

Are There Any Scoliosis Treatments?

November 21st, 2019 Scoliosis scott 0 Comments

What Causes Scoliosis A normal, healthy spine has some curvature to it. These gentle curves, which can generally be seen when a person turns to the side, “help the spine absorb stress from body movement and gravity,” said WebMD. But when that curvature is too great, the condition is called sc...Read more

Is Scoliosis Hereditary?

November 15th, 2019 Scoliosis scott 0 Comments

The short answer to the question, “Is scoliosis hereditary?” is, “not usually,” but the longer answer requires some further detail. Scoliosis in adolescents, who comprise 80% of those afflicted, is generally idiopathic. That means its cause is unknown. In addition, “Adolescent idiopathi...Read more

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