Dealing with a back condition in the workplace can be both painful and stressful. In many cases, workplace behavior may have caused your back or neck discomfort in the first place. Whether you sit for hours in front of a computer screen or are on your feet all day waiting tables, the daily wear and […]

When your back is aching and putting you through agony, staying laid up in bed might seem like the best course of action to alleviate your pain. Rest can often lead to relief from acute back aches caused by lifting heavy items or simply wrenching your back, but it’s not always the wisest choice for […]

If you have tried conservative pain relief methods and are now considering spinal surgery, the recovery time can often be the hardest part. Traditional open back surgeries can leave you recuperating for six months to a year at a time. However, due to recent advancements in surgical techniques, in general, and endoscopic surgeries, in particular, […]

If you are experiencing lower back pain, it can be a sign of number of different conditions. Only your primary care physician can diagnose you with any of these conditions, but it helps to have an education on the subject before you go and see your doctor. Whether the pain is the result of something […]

There’s a lot of controversial talk out there about back and neck surgery-so much so that it becomes difficult to filter truth from speculation. If you or a loved one is considering spine surgery as a treatment for back or neck pain, then it’s important to gather the facts and make an informed decision. But […]

If you’re gearing up for surgery, it’s important to understand what’s in store for you. Preparing to have any type of operation is never easy, but simply knowing what to expect can help you feel more at ease with the whole process. After it’s been determined that you’ll be having surgery, you’ll likely be scheduled […]

If you’re even remotely familiar with surgery, you probably know that many patients will require a blood transfusion at some point in the process, especially if the patient is undergoing a major operation like open-heart surgery. Although such transfusions are often used to save lives, the process is a point of contention for many patients. […]

It’s only natural that one of the first questions patients ask upon being informed that they should have back surgery is when they can resume going to work and completing other normal activities. The answer to this question varies widely based on several factors. For example, if you’re undergoing a discectomy, you may only need […]

Maybe you’re a first-time parent who has no idea where to start looking for a pediatrician, or perhaps you were happy with your child’s doctor, but you need to find a new one after relocating. As with finding a general practitioner for yourself, locating a pediatrician that meets all of the needs of you and […]

When your back is aching and putting you through agony, staying laid up in bed might seem like the best course of action to alleviate your pain. Rest can often lead to relief from acute back aches caused by lifting heavy items or simply wrenching your back, but it’s not always the wisest choice for […]