Adopting healthy habits following spine surgery in Los Angeles is one way to minimize the risk of experiencing problems later. It can also help with the healing process by minimizing health-related issues. Many of these habits can impact other aspects […]
Nearly 60 million Americans have back pain and roughly 80 percent of the population will experience it at some point. Yet only about five percent of those with back pain will actually need surgery. If you’re at a point where […]
Spine technology has come a long way in a relatively short period of time, resulting in more options available to patients considering surgery as an option. The general trend is towards minimally invasive spine surgeries that reduce complication risks and […]
Whether you’re getting a second opinion, going for a consultation with a Los Angeles spine surgeon, or a visiting a specialist, you’ll want to be prepared for an initial appointment with any doctor. Consider the following recommendations to determine what […]
Spinal fusion surgery is a common procedure to treat back pain not responding to conservative treatments for back pain such as the use of over-the-counter and prescription meds and physical therapy. While fusion surgery is being performed more often in […]
It’s going to take you anywhere from several weeks to many months to fully recover from spine surgery. During this time, you’re going to want to stay entertained, remain engaged and involved, seek emotional support, and take steps to get […]
While oftentimes frustrating and cause for initial concern, some degree of lingering pain or numbness following most types of spine surgery is perfectly normal. The same is true of numbness that extends to the arms, legs, shoulders, or feet, although […]
How you feel emotionally and psychologically determines the results you’re likely to have following spinal surgery. It’s a long-standing assertion backed by recent research out of Finland suggesting patients who go into surgery with some degree of depression are more […]
If you’re an expectant mother who became pregnant not long after having spinal fusion surgery, you likely have a few questions. You’ll be pleased to learn there’s no distinct difference between a regular pregnancy and being pregnant following fusion surgery. […]