When it comes to your overall spine health, there are a number of risk factors that can potentially increase the likelihood that you will have to deal with the symptoms of a degenerative spine condition at some point in your life. As we age, our spines naturally begin to deteriorate as a result of years […]

One of the biggest misconceptions that many people have when it comes to traveling is that a vacation in Europe is unreasonably expensive. It’s easy to see the magic of Paris, London, Rome, and Berlin as being faraway lands that are mostly unreachable by those constricted by tight travel budgets. Yet with a little forethought, […]

If you’re suffering from neck or back pain, you’ve likely sought out conservative treatment options such as pain medications and physical therapy. For many patients, these methods result in considerable pain relief, but they don’t always prove successful for everyone. If these approaches aren’t working for you, perhaps back surgery is a viable solution to […]

If you are experiencing pain in your neck or lower back, odds are that you have sought some type of relief. Many people find that conservative treatments, which often include a combination of medications and physical therapy, can help to alleviate the pain spinal problems can cause. Sometimes, however, these measures may not be enough […]

Laser back surgery can be a compelling alternative to an open back operation for a number of reasons. If you’re considering laser surgery, be sure to speak with your physician about whether or not you’re a candidate for the procedure. Also ask your physician about all of the risks associated with the procedure and make […]

As we grow older, the anatomical components that support the spine in the back and neck naturally begin to deteriorate as a result of normal wear and tear. This deterioration is totally normal, entirely unavoidable, and usually accounts for little more than a loss of flexibility and perhaps some minor aches and pains – symptoms […]

If you were recently diagnosed with spondylolisthesis, there’s a decent chance that you asked your physician to repeat him- or herself. Spondy-lo-lis-what? While it may have a silly-sounding name, the condition is no joke. This article will explore many of the most commonly asked questions about spondylolisthesis in a very general sense. Keep in mind […]

The symptoms of a herniated disc don’t always seem clear cut. If the root of the problem is in the neck or back, then why do symptoms appear in the upper or lower extremities? This article will explore the answer to this question and identify some of the methods that can be used to alleviate […]

A herniated disc often causes localized pain as well as radiating numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness. But what causes these symptoms? Why do they sometimes appear in the upper or lower extremities? This article will provide answers to these questions in a very general sense. If you’d like information specific to your unique situation, be […]

If you’ve been diagnosed with a herniated disc, then you likely have a bevy of questions. Be sure to make an appointment with your physician so you can receive answers that speak specifically to you and your unique situation. That said, this article contains very general information about herniated discs. What is a Herniated Disc? […]