Blogs

How to Prevent and Treat Kyphosis

It’s never too early to check your posture and prevent the rounded upper back that signals kyphosis. And if slouching or another issue has caused a painful spinal curvature, we can help fix that too. Read more about dealing with kyphosis.

Dec 1st, 2022

The Link Between Diabetes and Sciatica

Diabetes causes nerve damage that may feel like sciatica, but there’s a big difference between the underlying cause of diabetes-related nerve pain versus sciatica. Still, diabetes can increase your risk of sciatica. Are you confused? Read on to learn more.

Nov 1st, 2022

4 Benefits of Robotic Spine Surgery

Robotic spine surgery combines advanced computer technology with a surgeon’s skill to offer outstanding treatment results for complex and painful spinal disorders. Learn more about the benefits of this minimally invasive surgery.

Oct 1st, 2022

Can Scoliosis Be Harmful to My Health?

Even mild scoliosis can cause problems with your self-esteem, but moderate-to-severe scoliosis can also affect your physical health. Our specialty team explains the complications of scoliosis and the treatments that help.

Sep 1st, 2022

Understanding the Different Treatments for Eliminating Your Spinal Tumors

Tumors that grow on or near the spinal cord are rare and not always cancerous. However, even a benign spinal tumor can cause significant disability and severe pain. Our team discusses available treatments and what you can expect.

Aug 1st, 2022

How Spinal Cord Stimulation Can Eliminate Back Pain

What’s next when conservative treatment doesn’t help, and surgery isn’t an option for chronic back pain? Read about spinal cord stimulation, how it works, and when it’s an excellent choice for long-term pain relief.

Jul 1st, 2022

Spondylolysis — Is Your Child Athlete at Risk?

If your young athlete plays soccer or basketball, you may be familiar with stress fractures that affect the lower leg and foot. But did you know that hairline fractures can also develop in the spine? Our team explains here.

Jun 1st, 2022

Will I Be Able to Move Freely After Kyphoplasty?

Kyphoplasty relieves pain caused by compression fractures and restores spinal stability. And, yes, it improves mobility. Learn more about this innovative procedure, when it’s recommended, and what you can expect afterward.

May 1st, 2022

When Does Scoliosis Require Medical Treatment?

Childhood scoliosis is common enough that you can expect your family physician to check your child’s spinal alignment during most routine physicals. Sometimes, though, scoliosis is an adult problem that requires more than just medical monitoring.

Apr 1st, 2022

Advantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Read why your spine specialist may recommend minimally invasive surgery instead of traditional surgery to relieve persistent discomfort and reduced mobility related to herniated discs, compression fractures, and other painful spinal conditions.

Mar 1st, 2022

Is Working from Home a Pain in Your Neck?

You may love the fact that you’ve traded in your office cubicle for a comfy work-from-home spot on the couch. But your neck may not be too happy about the change, and that neck pain you’re feeling can quickly move into your shoulders and head.

Feb 1st, 2022

Diagnostic Tools Used to Identify the Source of Your Pain

The first step in effectively treating your back pain is accurately diagnosing the underlying cause of your symptoms. An orthopaedic spine specialist relies on medical expertise and a variety of sophisticated tools to accomplish the job.

Jan 4th, 2022

What's Causing Your Spinal Stenosis?

Uncovering the source of spinal stenosis is the first step in developing a successful strategy for resolving your discomfort. Our team explains the common causes, symptoms, and treatments available for this sometimes painfully debilitating condition.

Dec 7th, 2021

What is a Compression Fracture?

Compression fractures can cause significant back pain that may worsen whenever you try to stand, walk, or bend at the waist. Our specialty team explains the causes, symptoms, and treatments available for these sometimes-debilitating vertebral fractures.

Nov 1st, 2021

Understanding Neuromuscular Disease

Neuromuscular diseases impair the way your nerves interact with muscles. Our team explains the symptoms you might develop and the treatments that help when this faulty communication occurs due to structural problems in your spine.

Oct 4th, 2021

Why You Might Need a Discogram and What to Expect

Effective treatment for your back or neck pain requires an accurate understanding of what’s causing your discomfort. Learn why your specialist might recommend a discogram to help with that and what you can expect during this diagnostic study.

Sep 12th, 2021

Are You Suffering from These Symptoms of Facet Joint Syndrome?

They’re some of the smallest joints in your body, but malfunctioning facet joints can cause significant back and neck pain as well as problems with mobility. Learn the signs of facet joint syndrome and what it might mean regarding your spine health.

Aug 5th, 2021

Common Spinal Infections and How to Avoid Them

While relatively rare, the health consequences of spinal infections can be devastating, even life-threatening. Learn who is at risk for spinal infections, how to spot the symptoms, and what you can do to avoid serious illness.

Jul 15th, 2021

Tips for Avoiding Kyphosis

Are you worried about developing an upper back hump or stooped posture as you age? Read what the experts say about how to prevent the abnormal spinal curvature associated with postural kyphosis.

Jun 24th, 2021

Spine-Strengthening Hacks You Can Do At Home

You’re not alone if back pain tops your list of issues to ask the doctor about. It is, in fact, one of the top reasons folks in the United States give for visiting their physician. Our experts share tips about preventing this common complaint.

May 20th, 2021

Can Your Child Still Participate in Sports if They Have Scoliosis?

Scoliosis, a condition that creates a sideways curve in your spine, affects about 3% of children in the US. This can have many complications for your child that make physical activity difficult. Can children coping with scoliosis still play in sports?

Apr 20th, 2021

5 Tips for Returning to Sports After Back Surgery

Whether you’re an athlete or just very active, there are few things worse than dealing with something like a back injury that needs surgery. Here are some tips for dealing with recovery and resuming physical activity.

Mar 21st, 2021

Spinal Cord Stimulation: Drug-Free Relief for Chronic Back Pain

Back pain affects millions of people, and for those who deal with it on a regular basis, it can greatly decrease their quality of life. Find out how spinal cord stimulation can help.

Feb 8th, 2021

Why Herniated Disc Pain Can Come and Go

As you get older, you run the risk of conditions like a herniated disc, which can lead to numbness and pain. But what causes the pain to vary so much? What can you do to manage it?

Jan 20th, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Epidural Injections for Chronic Back Pain

You’ve tried physical therapy and over-the-counter painkillers, but that chronic back pain is as debilitating as ever. It may be time to consider epidural steroid injections. Naturally, you have questions and concerns. Read on as we answer all of them.

Dec 29th, 2020

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Dec 23rd, 2020