Causes of Back Pain in Adolescents vs. Adults
Though the majority of spinal problems appear between the ages of 35 and 55, wrought by natural processes associated with aging, you don’t have to be an adult to have back problems. Back pain can also...
View ArticleWhat is Claudication?
Its name sounds complex, but the condition is very basic: Claudication is a pain, typically in the legs, caused by too little blood flow through the blood vessels during exercise. Claudication can...
View ArticleWhat is Lumbar Spinal Decompression?
Imagine if the branches of a tree were just as big at the top as they are at the bottom, and that sometimes, heavy loads were placed on the ends of the very highest branches. Think of the stress that …...
View ArticleRecovering from Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis, a common medical problem, denotes an unnatural narrowing of the spinal canal, the center of the spinal column housing the spinal nerves that relay sensorial information to the...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for Spinal Fusion Back Surgery
Spinal fusion back surgery is often performed in conjunction with spinal decompression treatment. The decompression procedure relieves pressure on pinched nerves emanating from the spine, reducing pain...
View ArticlePreparing for Spinal Fusion Surgery, Part II
In our last blog we began addressing the topic of preparing for spinal fusion back surgery. We touched upon tests that may be performed, and the need to prepare physically through a conditioning...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for Spinal Stenosis Surgery, Part III
Spinal stenosis, an unnatural narrowing (or stenosis) of the spinal canal, is an all too common cause of back pain and restricted mobility, which results from pressure the narrowing column places on...
View ArticleWhat is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome?
Failed back surgery syndrome (also called FBSS, or failed back syndrome) is a generalized term used to describe ongoing pain after back surgery. After going through a spinal surgical procedure, of...
View ArticleCommon Questions About Back Pain: Do You Need Back Surgery?
If you’re experiencing ongoing or severe back pain, you’re likely wondering if you’ll need back surgery to finally rid yourself of that constant back ache or debilitating back pain. The answer will...
View ArticleCommon Questions About Back Pain: What are the Different Types of Back Surgery
There are several different types of back surgery proving successful at resolving patients’ back pain issues, each involving the highest level of surgical technology available today, as well as the...
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