Many patients needing spine surgery appreciate having more options with procedures that are less invasive. While there are many appealing benefits associated with minimally invasive spine surgery, there are times when open or traditional procedures are recommended for practical or […]
The short answer is yes, back pain can spread to other parts of your body. This is more likely to be the case if temporary spine-related aches and pains turn into chronic or recurring symptoms. It’s not quite the same […]
The lower portion of your spine shares the same general space with your hip bones, joints, and connecting soft tissues. For this reason, it’s not too much of a stretch for something going on with your spine to affect your […]
Welcoming a child into your family can certainly be a wonderful event. It can also be physically demanding, and not just for mothers. While dads don’t experience added spine pressure from the actual process of giving birth, there are other […]
While certainly very appealing and engaging when it involves video games, virtual reality has some practical applications outside the world of gaming as well. In fact, there’s new research suggesting VR technology may reduce errors in spine surgery. Here’s what […]
Back pain, in general, is so common you may not give much thought to it if it’s only an occasional annoyance. But if your spine-related aches and pains are becoming increasingly disruptive to your daily life, it’s time to find […]
Facet joints are small joints that link the spinal bones. And like all other joints in the human body, they can be affected by arthritis at one time or another. Facet joint arthritis is more likely to affect the lower […]
It’s not unusual to assume resting for a day or two in bed is all that’s needed to manage spine-related discomfort. While this can be the case at times, the list of back injuries that can heal well with bed […]
For roughly a year or so now, most of the world has had to make adjustments due to COVID-related concerns. This has meant a significant increase in virtual engagement, which has extended to patient-doctor interactions, including ones involving spine surgery […]