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Why the DISC Spine Institute Is Your Best Choice?

May 22nd, 2019 Back Doctor scott 0 Comments

Why choose DISC Spine Institute for your back surgery

When your goal is just to be out of back pain, it’s so frustrating to seek treatment and still not get relief. It could be that the preferred treatments at a certain practice just aren’t working, or maybe you’re not jiving with your doctor. Perhaps it’s time for a change. If you’re at the ...Read more

Recovery after Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

August 22nd, 2018 Back Pain, Minimally Invasive, 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

The 6 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

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

Dr. Mark C. Valente Among First Surgeons to Perform Groundbreaking New Procedure for Chronic Lower Back Pain

September 6th, 2019 Back Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease, Lower Back Pain scott 0 Comments

In the spirit of innovation that has helped make DISC Spine Institute an industry leader in back pain care and minimally invasive surgical treatments, the company has announced that Doctor Mark C. Valente is one of the first surgeons in the country performing a new FDA-approved, minimally invasive, ...Read more

What’s the Recovery Time for Minimally Invasive Back Surgery?

July 29th, 2019 Minimally Invasive Back Surgery, Minimally Invasive Back Surgery Recovery Time scott 0 Comments

Many weeks in bed, minimal moving, maximum pain, unable to do anything, hour after hour dragging on as you convalesce after back surgery. Is that what you fear it will be like if you have back surgery? That may have been the reality for some people who underwent open surgical procedures years ago, b...Read more

5 Herniated Disc Treatments

July 25th, 2019 Back Pain scott 0 Comments

Whether it’s brought on by aging, by injury, or some other cause, a herniated disc is no fun. This very common condition can stop you right in your tracks, with acute pain you just want to get rid of as easily as possible. The good news is that there are a number of herniated disc treatments, and,...Read more