There are many innovative technologies in healthcare that have been approved for clinical use over the least five to ten years. These exciting medical breakthroughs offer patients safer, more effective alternatives to the procedures and treatments of the past. One such innovation is laser surgery for the treatment of spinal conditions. Previously, the only surgical […]

If you have been told that your best option for overcoming back or neck pain is surgery, be sure to ask your primary care physician or back specialist to recommend a reputable surgical center. If possible, also ask whether your condition can be treated using a minimally invasive procedure. There are many surgery centers nationwide […]

Looking for healthcare professionals to treat your spine condition can be stressful. Not only do you want to find doctors, nurses, and physical therapists that have a nurturing bedside manner, but you also need qualified professionals that have a proven track record for offering exceptional medical care. You also need to feel that you can […]

Is Slipped Disc Surgery Right for Me? The concept of slipped disc surgery is somewhat misunderstood. For starters, a “slipped disc” isn’t actually a medical condition but rather a colloquial term that is used to describe a herniated disc in the spinal column. The reason that this differentiation is important is because the intervertebral disc […]

Receiving a spondylosis diagnosis essentially means that your physician or spine specialist has identified degeneration in your spine. While this can sound disconcerting, it’s actually completely normal. So much so, in fact, that it’s considered part of the natural aging process. If you’ve been diagnosed with spondylosis and want to learn more about the condition […]

When it comes to treatment for a herniated disc, only your physician or spine specialist can recommend a regimen that speaks to your unique level of health and the severity of your spinal condition. As a general rule, patients who are diagnosed with herniated discs will initially follow conservative (nonsurgical) treatment plans. If conservative treatments […]

A surgical spinal stenosis procedure is generally recommended for a small percentage of patients who are diagnosed with the condition. Fortunately, most patients are able to receive the relief they require from conservative, nonsurgical treatments. Before you seriously consider undergoing a surgical procedure (and before we discuss spinal stenosis surgery in this article), you should […]

Travel on a Budget: Tory Reiss Style (aka like a nerd) Spending my first winter in Minnesota, I quickly learned that a winter escape is a must. Yet between paying rent, paying down my student loans, and trying to save a little bit for the future, finding enough funds for a “real” vacation becomes a […]

Rating: R Length: 91 minutes Release Date: Apr. 5, 2013 Directed by: Fede Alvarez Genre: Horror Stars: 4 out of 5 There are some movies that people think can\’t be touched. At one point, the original \”Evil Dead\” might have been considered one of them. When a remake was announced, many people were skeptical, but […]

Rating: Approved Length: 108 minutes Release Date: June 24, 1954 Directed by: Elia Kazan Genre: Crime/Drama Stars: 4 out of 5 Marlon Brando gives the performance of his career in \”On the Waterfront\” as Terry Malloy, a failed boxer who now does errands for a corrupt union boss named Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb). He […]