When most people think of scoliosis, they associate it with children and teens. However, scoliosis can also develop or progress during adulthood. If you’re an adult living with scoliosis, it’s important to understand the condition and explore treatment options beyond bracing. … Continue reading
Osteoporosis can significantly affect spine health, especially as we age. It’s important to understand how this condition leads to spine complications such as vertebral fractures, posture changes, and chronic pain. By recognizing the risks and preventive measures, you can help your patients maintain better spine health throughout their lives. … Continue reading
Noticing some discomfort in your lower back recently? Finding it a bit more challenging to get up from a chair or bend over to pick something up? It might be a good time to check in with your weight, as those extra pounds can sometimes add up without us realizing. … Continue reading
Back spasms can strike unexpectedly, often with intense pain that can make even the simplest movements feel impossible. While they are common, understanding the causes and knowing when to seek medical help is crucial for effective treatment. Let’s explore the likely causes of back spasms and when it’s time to reach out to a spine specialist for further evaluation. … Continue reading
Back pain is one of the most common complaints, and the causes can range from muscle strain to more complex conditions like scoliosis. While scoliosis is often associated with children or teenagers, adults can also develop this condition, leading to persistent back pain and other troubling symptoms. … Continue reading
While the condition sounds serious—and often causes pain, numbness, or weakness—surgery isn’t always the answer. Sometimes referred to as a bulging, slipped, ruptured, or protruding disc, every year more than three million Americans suffer with a herniated disc. But the question remains: does everyone with a herniated disc need surgery? … Continue reading
We live in a world of instant gratification. After going through back surgery, most patients expect their back pain to disappear after surgery. They may think they will wake up, and the pain will be gone. In a lot of cases, … Continue reading
How many times have you said this out loud or thought about it? It might have been pain from your sacroiliac joint in your lower back. If so, keep reading to discover how to find sacroiliac (SI) joint pain relief. … Continue reading
Let’s start with a quiz.
Question 1: Do your symptoms go down one leg or both?
Question 2: How far down do the symptoms go?
Question 3: Do you feel better when you sit or stand? … Continue reading
Spinal fusion surgery is performed to stabilize the spine. It is major surgery with general anesthesia. It reinforces the back by linking two vertebrae together. Many times it is a last resort after other treatments have been tried and failed at providing relief. … Continue reading
