6 Reasons to Have Surgery Now
When it comes to scheduling an elective medical procedure, such as fixing the herniated disc in your back, sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding when to do it. As the end of the year...
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What is Interventional Spine Medicine?
According to a study done by Mayo Clinic, back pain is the third most common reason people visit the doctor. Fortunately, in recent years, major advancements have been made when it comes to...
What Type of Advanced Imaging is Best for Diagnosing Neck Pain?
If you strain your neck, you’ll probably experience some pain, but with time, it will likely resolve on its own. However, if you have ongoing neck pain from a degenerative disease or trauma that is...
When to Seek a Second Opinion About Spinal Fusion Surgery
If you've been told your condition warrants spinal fusion and you are facing the prospect of surgery, it's time to ask yourself whether you should seek a second opinion. The notion of surgery can be...
5 Ways to Overcome Chronic Neck Pain Without Neck Surgery
If you suffer from chronic neck pain but are reluctant to have surgery, there are non-surgical options that may reduce, even alleviate, your pain. Here, we explore five ways to overcome chronic neck...
What to Look for in an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Are you suffering from persistent neck or back pain? Do you find it difficult to carry out your normal daily activities as a result? Has your primary doctor been unable to find the right treatment...
When is Spine Surgery Really Necessary?
If you suffer from neck or back pain, you may be wondering if it is time to consider a surgical alternative to relieve your symptoms. But spinal surgery is a serious endeavor, one that should not be...
Three Steps for Preparing for Neck Surgery Recovery
You may think recovering from neck surgery is a passive process: the surgeon performs the operation, and your job is simply to heal. But neck surgery, like any surgical procedure, should not be...
What is the Difference Between Endoscopic vs. Microscopic Spine Surgery?
If you suffer from chronic back and leg pain and have tried non-surgical treatments and interventions with no success, it is probably time to seek a surgical alternative. According to a study in the ...
Treatment Options for Dealing with Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
If you have been diagnosed with cervical degenerative disc disease, you are probably curious about your treatment options. The pain and disability that accompany a degenerated disc can impact daily...
Exercises for Cervical Disc Disease and Neck Pain
If you suffer from chronic neck pain, exercising may be the last thing on your mind. It's hard to imagine working the very area of your body that is causing you discomfort, but exercises aimed at...
What is ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion)?
If you've recently been advised that your chronic neck pain can be remedied by ACDF surgery, it's time to start preparing for the operation. No surgery should be entered into without first...
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