Determining Scoliosis Severity
Determining the Severity of Scoliosis

Finding an effective treatment for scoliosis starts with determining the severity of the curvature of the spine. While there is no cure for scoliosis outside of spine surgery to correct a severely misaligned spine, the symptoms can be managed once […]

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What is Myelopathy
What is Myelopathy?

Myelopathy, in general, refers to the pathology of the spinal cord. When referring to a medical condition affecting the spine, it’s commonly referred to as spinal cord compression. While myelopathy can be caused by a sudden trauma, sports-related injuries or […]

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Tips for Older Golfers
Low Back Pain and Older Golfers

Golf is a healthy activity for most people and it provides a great opportunity for cardiovascular exercise. Many golfers, especially older individuals, experience lower lumbar discomfort after playing. To help reduce the chance of straining the lower back, The Spine […]

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Conditions Treated with MIS
What Back Conditions are Treatable with Minimally Invasive Surgery?

By opting for minimally invasive spine surgery in Santa Monica, patients can reduce their recovery time, decrease the risk of complications, and experience meaningful relief from back pain. Thanks to advances in technology, minimally invasive procedures are being used in […]

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Osteoporosis Exercises
Exercise and Osteoporosis: The Best Ways to Strengthen the Spine

Osteoporosis is most common in the aging population and leaves individuals more susceptible to fractures and other major problems such as spinal stenosis. Fortunately, many safe exercises can be performed to build up the muscles that run alongside the spine, […]

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Common Back Pain in Woman in Santa Monica, CA
How Do I Know if I Have Chronic Spine Pain?

Most individuals contend with rare bouts of spinal pain that go away after a short period of time. Some people, however, live with chronic back discomfort that is not relieved without medical intervention. The following are some indications that you […]

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Second Opinion for Spinal Surgeries
What Spinal Conditions Require a Second Opinion?

Spinal conditions can be just as unique as the people who are living with such conditions, meaning treatment options aren’t always the same for everyone. While spinal conditions likely to respond to more conservative treatments like OTC medications or a […]

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Common Back Pain Conditions
What are the Most Common Back Injuries?

Back pain is one of the most frequently reported problems to spinal physicians and other health care professionals, most often caused by trauma, poor body mechanics, and the aging process. The following are some of the most common back injuries […]

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Cervical Spondylosis Information
Understanding Cervical Spondylosis

Cervical Spondylosis is a condition that affects the intervertebral discs of the spine in the neck. It is commonly seen in older adults and involves the drying and shrinking of the disc’s spongy center along with arthritic changes and bony […]

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