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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

Recovery after Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

August 22nd, 2018 Back Pain, Minimally Invasive, Spine Surgery Amy Crowell 2 Comments

Recovery after Minimally Invasive Surgery

What is the recovery like after minimally invasive spine surgery In bed. In pain. Out of work. For what feels like FOREVER. Is that the impression you have of what it must be like recovering from spine surgery? That may have been the reality for those undergoing traditional or “open” surgerie...Read more

5 Reasons to Consider Minimally Invasive Back Surgery

December 7th, 2019 Minimally Invasive scott 0 Comments

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

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

What to expect with surgery for a herniated disc

September 24th, 2019 Back Pain, Herniated Disc, Laminectomy scott 0 Comments

“Ow, my back!” Chances are you’ve said that at least once in your life—and probably more than once. Low back pain alone affects approximately 80 percent of adults at some point, and, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), is “the most common cause...Read more