4 Questions to Ask Before Having Back Surgery
While the prospect of back surgery may seem like a cause for concern, procedures range from minor to complex. You need to know what to expect before [...]
Adjusting to Your New Spinal Cord Stimulator
Medical approaches to pain relief usually start with conservative efforts with the lowest impact on your body. If these solutions fail to provide relief, more [...]
You Don’t Have to Suffer with Chronic Pain — We Can Help
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that over one-fifth of all American adults suffered from chronic pain at some point in 2021. [...]
4 Treatment Options for Neck Pain
Neck pain often has a postural or functional source, a problem stemming from muscle and other soft tissue injuries. It can result from trauma, such [...]
Will My Herniated Disc Heal on Its Own?
As many as 2% of Americans may develop herniated spinal discs every year, most commonly in the lumbar region. The lower back typically carries the [...]
Could My Sciatic Nerve Pain Be a Symptom of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?
As many as 40% of American adults may have a run-in with sciatic nerve pain. The group of symptoms collectively called sciatica results from irritation of the largest [...]
How a Lumbar Laminectomy Treats Painful Arthritis-Related Spinal Changes
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month and a great time to learn more about this debilitating disease and its treatments. A collection of over 100 types of joint conditions, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the country. While not as high profile as degenerative conditions in the knees or hips, your lower back can suffer [...]
6 Non-Surgical Treatments for a Pinched Nerve
Pinched nerves aren’t a single condition, but rather any situation where nerve tissue becomes compressed by surrounding nerves, creating symptoms. You can have pinched nerves in your neck, lower back, hands, legs, or virtually anywhere in the body where tissue like bone, tendons, cartilage, or muscle can press against nerves. Usually, pinched nerves respond to rest [...]
When Is Spinal Cord Stimulation a Good Choice for Chronic Lower Back Pain?
In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 39% of American adults suffered from some level of back pain. While it’s a temporary condition for many, about 16 million of them have chronic back pain that’s severe enough to limit regular daily activities. When back pain becomes chronic, it becomes more [...]
5 Reasons Why Spine Surgery Is Your Best Treatment Option
Back and neck pain result from a wide range of spinal conditions. Fortunately, most heal naturally, although you may need to alter activities and modify aspects of your life in the weeks and months that follow. When it’s successful for you, natural healing is the best course of action. However, not every problem affecting the [...]
