It goes without saying that selecting a surgery center is an important decision that you’ll need to make before consenting to any operation. However, with so many surgical centers around, how do you make sense of all of your options and find the right facility for you? What should you look for when you’re exploring […]
If you’re preparing to undergo a spine procedure to help alleviate chronic back pain, neck pain, or any other similar symptoms, it stands to reason that you undoubtedly have several questions on your mind. This is one of the reasons that it is so important that you do your due diligence and find a doctor […]
When it comes to preparing for a medical procedure to manage your back or neck pain, it is exceedingly important that you do your due diligence and ensure that you are completely comfortable with your diagnosis, prognosis, and doctor before consenting to any treatment regimen. This additional legwork on your part can lead to much […]
The thought of surgery can be intimidating at first. If you elect to have your operation performed at a surgery center, the process of choosing a facility can add to the stress. The best way to relieve some of that stress and take some of the weight off your shoulders is by educating yourself about […]
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 […]
