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What is Minimally Invasive Treatment? Minimally invasive surgery is an alternative to traditional surgery that yields better results, quicker recoveries, and fewer hospital visits. This
Understanding Bone Spurs Treatment for spinal bone spurs (osteophytes) usually focuses on pain management. In general, osteophytes only cause problems if they create pressure on
What Is Foraminal Stenosis? When foraminal stenosis causes mild-to-moderate symptoms, nonsurgical treatment is often sufficient. Many people can find the relief they need by working
Introduction to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, is a debilitating chronic condition that typically affects one limb but can spread
Understanding Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Failed back surgery syndrome, also known as FBSS, is a spine condition that develops as the result of unsuccessful spine
What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative disc disease is a term used to encapsulate several different conditions related to the degeneration of the discs in
Living with Degenerative Disc Disease Degenerative disc disease is a common cause of back pain. As the body ages, the discs that separate the vertebrae
Severe Spinal Canal Stenosis Severe spinal canal stenosis involves a narrowed spinal canal that is applying painful pressure on one or more surrounding spinal nerves.
The Importance of Nerve Health Maintaining good nerve health is very important for optimal functioning of the human body. Nerves serve as the communication
What are Osteophytes? Osteophytes, also called bone spurs, can form near the joints or vertebrae of the spine. These small growths, while not necessarily painful,
Spinal Arthritis Treatment The decision to undergo spinal arthritis surgery may seem like an easy choice when the severely debilitating symptoms of spinal arthritis are
Understanding Collapsed Discs A collapsed disc occurs when a spinal disc begins to lose height. While this condition has many contributors, it is most often
Understanding Cervical Disc Extrusions A cervical disc extrusion is a condition that develops in the cervical (neck) region of the spine. It involves a ruptured
What is a Disc Extrusion? A disc extrusion describes the soft inside of a disc pushing to the outside. This can result in debilitating symptoms
What is Sciatica Sciatica is the term for the painful symptoms you experience if the sciatic nerve — the largest in the body — becomes
The Reality of Living with Nerve Pain Living with nerve pain can be an incredibly challenging and often debilitating experience. Unlike other types of pain,
Understanding Spinal Cord Stimulators and How They Work Spinal cord stimulators are medical devices that deliver tiny electric pulses to specific nerves throughout the body.
Living with a Herniated Disc Herniated disc pain may be experienced throughout the body, not just in the upper or lower back. Depending on the
Understanding the Causes of Slipped Discs Among the many causes of slipped discs in the spinal column, participation in sports is a leading contributor. Athletes
Finding Relief from Facet Joint Pain Patients who are struggling with pain from facet joints in the cervical spine may be advised to get facet
Can Certain Sports Lead to the Development of Arthritis? While participating in a sport can be beneficial to your health, certain sports can place you