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 […]
By the time surgery is recommended, many people living with back pain have tried physical therapy and several other nonsurgical options. For this reason, it’s fairly common for patients to enjoy an improved quality of life after recovering from spine […]
Located in the lower back, the sciatic nerve is the longest single nerve in the human body, so it should come as no surprise that it’s also a common source of lower back pain and related symptoms. If this is […]
The human spine is a remarkably designed structure. Still, it sometimes needs some attention from skilled surgeons if there’s a problem that can’t be resolved with nonsurgical remedies, which is where spinal technology comes into play. Many of the newer […]
Back surgery is one of those things you probably don’t even want to go through once, let alone twice. In some instances, it’s not entirely possible to avoid the need for additional spine-related procedures. This is more likely to be […]
Back surgery can lead to welcome improvements in your quality of life, thanks to benefits that may include less discomfort, increased flexibility, and the ability to get back to the activities you enjoy. To reap these rewards, you’ll need to […]
You probably have some ideas about what to get a friend or someone in your family for his or her birthday or an upcoming holiday, but deciding what to give someone special in your life after back surgery can be […]
Most people don’t make the decision to have back surgery lightly. It’s usually an option that’s explored when different forms of physical therapy, various medications, and other conservative treatments fail to provide sufficient relief. However, if you’re seriously considering having […]
The first type of spine surgery in recorded history was performed in the 7th century. In the 21st century, we’ve reached a point where many common procedures can be performed with minimally invasive techniques that involve smaller incisions and fewer […]