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What is Nerve Decompression Surgery? Spinal nerve decompression surgery is the removal or adjustment of bony material or tissue that is pressing on or compressing
Bulging discs are a very common condition, affecting millions every year. Related to natural aging that affects everyone, a bulging disc occurs when a spinal
If your doctor has approved spinal cord stimulation therapy, you’ll need to have a minor, minimally invasive procedure to implant the stimulator device into your
Back pain is one of the most common complaints following a car accident. High-impact collisions exert a large amount of force on the human body,
Patients dealing with chronic neck or back pain face numerous obstacles to achieving relief. In addition to the pain itself, mobility problems can also severely
Spondylolisthesis comes from the Greek terms for “spine” and “slipping,” so it literally means spinal slipping. It can be a fairly common cause of spinal
A back stimulator (also known as a spinal cord stimulator) is a device that sends gentle electrical pulses directly into the spinal cord. It’s a
Meniscus tears are a common injury that results in pain and mobility problems for all kinds of people. Although it is often a sports injury,
Scoliosis is abnormal lateral, or side-to-side, the curvature of the spine. While most people may be familiar with scoliosis being diagnosed among the adolescent population,
Patients with a herniated disc are often surprised to learn that this condition is causing symptoms that can include neck pain, back pain, leg pain,
If you are suffering from the pain of an annular tear, exercise can be a great treatment option. Although this condition can result in debilitating
By joining the base of the spine to the pelvis, the sacroiliac, or SI joint, is critical to connecting the upper body to the lower
A spinal cord stimulator is an implanted device commonly used to treat chronic back pain. It’s usually presented as a treatment option for people who
There are many spinal cord stimulator reviews online that can help you gain a better understanding of what to expect from all aspects of the
Chronic back pain affects millions of people and is a leading cause of missed work, doctor’s visits, and an inability to enjoy activities and hobbies.
Whether you call it a slipped disc, slip disc, disc slip, bulging disc, or herniated disc, back pain and other symptoms from any condition related
Exercises to Avoid when diagnosed with an annular tear Upon diagnosis of an annular tear, the patient will be recommended for different forms of conservative
Spinal narrowing, or spinal stenosis, is a broad term describing constriction of pathways in the spine. Along with helping our upper body stay upright, the
Bulging discs describe spinal discs that extend out of their designated space in the spinal column. This condition most commonly occurs in the cervical (upper)
The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest in the body, starting in the lower back and spreading down into the lower extremities. Because the
Minimally invasive surgery describes procedures that seek to limit the disruption of surrounding tissue at the surgical site. Made possible by advancements in medical technology
Spine surgery is usually a last resort option for patients who have fully explored other treatments and still have neck or back pain. In these
Many people who experience neck pain, back pain, leg pain, and other symptoms describe the source of pain as a “slipped disc.” Although this is
Back pain is extremely common. Nearly everyone has suffered some degree of back pain, whether it’s minor soreness from overexerting yourself from work or exercise