All surgeries involve some amount of blood loss, and the average amount lost varies depending on the type of procedure that is performed. Patients who undergo minimally invasive spine operations tend to lose very little blood, and individuals who have […]
Drug addiction is a pervasive fear among patients who are living with chronic pain and who depend on medications to keep them comfortable and productive. As a trusted Los Angeles spine surgery center, we thought it would be beneficial to […]
As people age, arthritic changes and overgrowth of the vertebral bones can cause a narrowing of the spinal canal. Also known as spinal stenosis, the decreased space in the column can be painless or may result in specific symptoms. The […]
When the sciatic nerve becomes occluded, it often becomes irritated and causes symptoms such as pain, numbness and tingling. The discomfort is most often felt in the lower back and down into the buttocks, legs and feet. While nerve compression […]
Many patients undergo spinal fusion surgery to help stabilize the spinal column after discectomy (when degenerative disc disease has weakened the spine) and for spondylolisthesis (when one vertebra bone slips over the top of another vertebra). However, thanks to advancements […]
Regardless of age or skill level, most golfers report some degree of lower back pain after each round, according to one study involving feedback from more than 30,000 players. And with such beautiful weather in Southern California and premier golf […]
While the phrase “pain in the neck” originated as a euphemism for another part of the anatomy, anyone experiencing an actual pain in the neck is likely to be open to any viable remedy that could provide relief. One such […]
While over-the-counter pain (OTC) medications can help with minor aches and pains related to muscle strain around the back area, painkillers are just what the name implies – medications meant to temporarily kill the pain. For this reason, it’s important […]
Previously used to study the recovery time of cardiac patients, motion trackers are now being used in a study of patients recovering from spine surgery. A Northwestern University study is using Fitbit activity trackers to monitor the physical activity of […]