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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.