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...

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...

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...

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 decrease your risk of developing...

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 to pain, numbness, or weakness....

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 used during medical...

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 commonly in the lower back. It...

Your cervical spine, or neck, consists of an elaborate system of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments and more. These elements all work together to provide you with movement and function. When any of these parts is compromised, it can cause neck pain that impacts your movement and comfort level....

Traditional spine surgery is performed as “open surgery,” which means that the area is opened using a long incision so the surgeon can access the spine and surrounding elements. Medical advancements have brought about minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) that avoids making such a large incision...