If you have a back or neck surgery on the horizon or have pondered the possibility of surgery briefly, chances are that you’ll want to find out more about surgery and what it means. True, a sudden influx of information regarding a foreign topic such as surgery can prove inundating, but addressing questions one-by-one and […]

The first step in spinal stenosis treatment is often focused on pain management. This painful condition can arise when a herniated disc, bone spurs, or other tissue deposits cause the open area of the spinal canal to narrow in one or more places, such as the space at the center, the canals through which the […]

If you require surgery for your back or have recently undergone a procedure, a period of physical therapy is almost assuredly in your near future. Furthermore, in your physical therapy sessions, you will surely encounter a wide variety of exercises, all designed to strengthen your back and help to improve mobility and posture. Below you […]

Degenerative disc disease causes patients to experience a number of symptoms, including localized pain as well as radiating numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the extremities. If you’ve been diagnosed with the condition, then you’re probably all too familiar with these symptoms. But what is degenerative disc disease and what causes it? How is the […]

If your physician has advised you to undergo a spinal stenosis procedure to decompress a neural structure in your neck or back, there a few options you should consider before consenting to any operation. This article will explore some of these options, but keep in mind that you should consult with your physician for more […]

Like many patients who have received a spinal stenosis diagnosis, you’re probably wondering, “What comes next?” And, like many patients, you may be frustrated by the answer: It depends. What comes next can vary based on your overall level of health, the severity of your symptoms, what’s causing the constriction of your spinal canal, and […]

When your physician recommended a spinal disc fusion surgery, like most patients, you probably went home and consulted your friend the Internet. Your research may have revealed that this type of operation is highly invasive and often requires a very large incision. You may have discovered that the operation will require a lengthy and arduous […]

A micro back fusion procedure allows some patients to experience the benefits of neural decompression and spinal stabilization without many of the drawbacks associated with a traditional spinal fusion surgery. This article will explore some of the downsides to undergoing a traditional spinal fusion, and explain how a micro back fusion procedure can eliminate many […]

Degenerative disc disease is a spinal condition that affects nearly all individuals as they reach middle age. The condition is defined as the gradual break down of the intervertebral discs, which are small pads located between adjacent, articulating vertebrae. Discs are responsible for absorbing shock and equally distributing the pressure that is placed on the […]

Gynecomastia refers to a condition that occurs in males as a result of over-development of the breast tissue. It is estimated that 60% of males in the world have this condition. It is mainly caused by an imbalance of the main sex hormones namely estrogen and testosterone. The effect is seen in both breasts and […]