Back pain can become chronic and debilitating, so it’s helpful to learn how to avoid painful issues. Pursuing a healthy lifestyle plays an important role in many aspects of your life, not the least of which is maintaining a healthy back. Making good choices can...
A common condition that causes compression of the spinal nerves is called spinal stenosis. This means that the gaps between the bones of the spine, or vertebrae, become narrowed. This squeezes the spinal canal, which pinches the nerves and spinal cord, often leading...
No doubt you’ve heard of global positioning system (GPS) that helps you find where you’re going when you travel. Much like GPS, spine surgery can benefit from computer-assisted navigation that provides detailed images and measurements to track anatomy and instruments...
There are a number of terms for a spinal condition that involves the inner portion of a disc pushing outside of its shell: herniated, protruding, bulging, or ruptured disc. All of these words refer to a condition that can happen anywhere on the spine, although most...
