Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal discs are like jelly donuts in between the bones of your spine. They act like shock absorbers so that the bones don’t rub against each other. The 23 discs along the spine also help hold the bones in place and provide comfortable movement. What is degenerative disc disease? When we are born,...
Set Up Your Bed to Avoid Back Pain From Sleeping
Here’s an all-too-familiar scene: you roll out of bed first thing in the morning, and there it is—that intense backache or neck pain. Thinking it will work itself out throughout the day and blaming it on stiffness, you go about your day, but you still experience pain. You go to bed with the same...
What Does Mid Back Pain Mean?
The middle part of your back, technically called the lower thoracic spine, is the area between your upper and lower back. It consists of many important elements that work together to allow your body to function normally and comfortably. When any parts such as your spinal cord, discs, ligaments,...
Relieving Pressure with Microdiscectomy
One of the most common types of minimally invasive spine surgeries is microdiscectomy, which involves removing a part of a disc along your spine that is placing stress on a nerve and causing pain. Traditionally performed using an open surgery technique, microdiscectomy now can benefit from the...
Learning More About Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) uses smaller incisions than standard open surgery on the bones of your spine. Available for some types of spine surgeries, it has become increasingly popular because of the many benefits patients experience with this innovative procedure. What are the...
Weightlifting and Your Back
Exercise is a great thing for your body and experts encourage activity to maintain the best health. There are many options for exercise and weightlifting is a popular choice. However, it is imperative to practice proper techniques and follow safety guidelines or you could end up seriously injuring...
Understanding Cervical Pain
Do you have pain in your neck? That means you are experiencing cervical pain. When there is damage or irritation in the discs between your cervical vertebrae, it can lead to pain and reduced range of motion. Often the symptoms dissipate over time with conservative treatment, but sometimes it...
Disc Replacement vs. Spinal Fusion
If you’ve experienced back pain, you know how uncomfortable it can be and how much it can negatively impact your daily routine. Some people are able to control their pain through medication and improve their condition with non-invasive methods such as physical therapy. However, some patients have...
When Sciatica Erupts
You may have heard of sciatica and believe it to be a disease. However, sciatica is actually a symptom of another problem. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, starting in the spinal cord and running from the lower back down the buttocks and into the legs and feet. If this nerve is...
Disc Herniation Explained
The spine is made up of an intricate series of parts that all work together to allow normal function and comfort. When any element of the structure is compromised, it can cause discomfort and immobility that may become severe and debilitating. What is a spinal disc? The spine consists of a series...