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. […]

If you have been told that your best option for overcoming back or neck pain is surgery, be sure to ask your primary care physician or back specialist to recommend a reputable surgical center. If possible, also ask whether your condition can be treated using a minimally invasive procedure. There are many surgery centers nationwide […]

Is Slipped Disc Surgery Right for Me? The concept of slipped disc surgery is somewhat misunderstood. For starters, a “slipped disc” isn’t actually a medical condition but rather a colloquial term that is used to describe a herniated disc in the spinal column. The reason that this differentiation is important is because the intervertebral disc […]

When it comes to treatment for a herniated disc, only your physician or spine specialist can recommend a regimen that speaks to your unique level of health and the severity of your spinal condition. As a general rule, patients who are diagnosed with herniated discs will initially follow conservative (nonsurgical) treatment plans. If conservative treatments […]

A surgical spinal stenosis procedure is generally recommended for a small percentage of patients who are diagnosed with the condition. Fortunately, most patients are able to receive the relief they require from conservative, nonsurgical treatments. Before you seriously consider undergoing a surgical procedure (and before we discuss spinal stenosis surgery in this article), you should […]

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 […]

Part of the job of being a healthcare professional, aside from diagnosing patients, prescribing medications, and conducting research, is to educate patients about their bodies and how to live more healthily in the future. The process of doing such is called patient education, and it has an enormous impact on how we, as individuals, go […]

At first, the thought of physical therapy can seem foreign and bit intimidating. Sustaining an injury can be taxing on your body as well as your mind, and the thought of someone else helping you to return to full strength can further increase stress. You also may have many questions about what to expect when […]

When your back pain begins to restrict your everyday life by limiting your range of motion, it might be time to look into physical therapy. If you’re experiencing chronic back pain, ask your health care provider what he or she thinks about the possibility of therapy. Odds are that if your back pain has been […]

You don’t have to be doing heavy lifting all day to notice the toll working can take on your back. Even office workers who spend most of their workdays behind a desk can find themselves aching and injured if they don’t take the proper precautions. Not only can the pain make you miserable and sap […]