You may not be thrilled about the idea of participating in regular physical therapy (PT) sessions. Even so, PT is a critical step in the recovery and rehab process following most types of spine surgery, even minimally invasive procedures. Still, […]
In a perfect world, all spine surgeries would be complication-free. However, this isn’t always the case, but you can take comfort in knowing that while there are certain points during the recovery period when complication risks are higher, such occurrences […]
According to some estimates, medical experts have been making an effort to treat spine-related conditions as far back as 1550 B.C. Today, spine surgery is much more reliable and often performed with less-invasive techniques that reduce risks and recovery times. […]
Spine-related symptoms that can range from mild to debilitating are sometimes caused by pressure on nerves around vertebrae in certain areas of the backbone. The problem is sometimes worsened by bone spurs, a sudden, traumatic injury, or spinal abnormalities. Initial […]
Approximately 80 to 90 percent of the population is personally familiar with spine-related aches and pains. Fortunately, most instances of back pain are temporary or manageable with conservative treatments such as medication and physical therapy. If you’ve reached a point […]
You may be well prepared for the spine procedure you’re planning to have to eliminate or ease your symptoms. However, there’s more to spine surgery than the steps involved to stabilize your spine or take pressure off of your nerves. […]
Being advised to quit smoking before spinal surgery is a common recommendation, and there’s a certain logic behind this suggestion. First of all, some of the chemicals in cigarette smoke may affect anesthesia, and with fusion surgery there’s a higher […]
Thousands of procedures involving some part of the spine are performed each year in the United States, and many of them ultimately provide welcome pain relief along with other benefits. Assuming a proper diagnosis of a spine-related condition has been […]
The decision to have spine surgery is often made after months or years of living with persistent or disruptive pain. While most people focus on the possibility of living without pain post-surgery, there are many smaller steps involved outside of […]