If you’re suffering from neck or back pain, you’re probably thinking about consulting a physician of some sort to help you diagnose the cause of your discomfort and recommend treatments. There are many types of healthcare professionals who can likely help you, based on their unique expertise and area of specialization. So, how do you […]
Once it has been determined that you will undergo minimally invasive back or neck surgery, the next step is to decide on a surgeon and a surgical center. Be sure to ask your primary care physician whether you might be a candidate for a minimally invasive procedure. These endoscopic procedures carry far less risk and […]
You and your doctor must work as a team. To ensure that you receive the best possible healthcare, it is important to assume an active role and be an engaged patient. One way to do so is to take full advantage of every office visit. Time with your physician is valuable, so in addition to […]
Physical therapy is a division of healthcare aimed at helping people to improve their mobility, functionality, and quality of life when they are dealing with a disability, injury, or other type of health condition. Physical therapy can focus on a variety of aspects of the body and its behaviors, from helping to increase strength and […]
Understanding Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis is a degenerative spine condition that can sometimes occur in the neck or back. Specifically, spondylolisthesis describes an instance where a vertebra has slid out of position (in any direction) and come to rest on the vertebra below it, causing the misalignment of the spine. Treatment of spondylolisthesis is varied but in […]
Prolapsed Disc Surgery If you suffer from a prolapsed disc, surgery may seem like your only option to overcome your chronic neck or back pain once and for all. However, while you may be eager to schedule a procedure to treat your pain, it is important to make sure that you first fully understand the […]
Having a bone spur develop in the spine can be the cause of potentially significant discomfort or it may go completely undetected. The variable, it seems, is whether the bone spur has compressed a nerve root or the spinal cord. When this occurs, a variety of symptoms may develop that could require treatment to overcome. […]
Due to the prevalence and severity of back pain and spinal problems, there have been numerous surgical procedures invented over the years to help alleviate pain and get people feeling like their old selves again. If you’ve been suffering with the debilitating pain spinal problems can cause, and conservative (nonsurgical) treatments have failed to provide […]
If you undergo spine surgery, your postoperative rehabilitation may involve some form of physical therapy. Physical therapy is a field of healthcare aimed at helping patients to manage pain, increase mobility, and enhance their overall quality of life. Postoperative therapy in particular helps patients regain strength after surgery, deal with any residual symptoms from their […]
Understanding Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis is a degenerative spine condition that can sometimes occur in the neck or back. Specifically, spondylolisthesis describes an instance where a vertebra has slid out of position (in any direction) and come to rest on the vertebra below it, causing the misalignment of the spine. Treatment of spondylolisthesis is varied but in […]
