The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by the gradual breakdown of cartilage at the end of bones. The resulting discomfort can range from a mild inconvenience to near-debilitating symptoms that seriously impact quality of life. Because […]
Even when spine surgery goes well, the recovery period can have its ups and downs. This is especially true during the early stages of healing. It’s understandable for patients to look for ways to stop thinking too much about post-surgery […]
As the longest single nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve is a common source of radiating nerve pain. The true source of sciatica is often a herniated or slipped disc or conditions such as spinal stenosis and degenerative disc […]
Radiating pain relegated to one leg or accompanied by discomfort extending to the thighs, buttocks, or hips may be linked to the sciatic nerve. The longest single nerve in the human body, it can also be a source of frequent […]
For patients with low back pain from disc damage who have tried conservative treatments without success for more than six months, artificial disc replacement is sometimes an option worth considering. ADR is an alternative to spine fusion surgery where the […]