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Spondylolisthesis Explained

Spondylolisthesis Explained

The bones in your spine, called vertebrae, are the building blocks of your back. There are many different problems that may develop with your spine and its many elements, and one of them is called spondylolisthesis. The root cause of discomfort is usually that one of...
Taking the Conservative Approach to Treating Back Pain

Taking the Conservative Approach to Treating Back Pain

Not all back pain means that you are destined for surgery. Many patients find relief through conservative pain management, which means treating back or neck pain or other spinal conditions with non-surgical methods. It is not uncommon for pain and other symptoms to...
Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis

The spinal canal is like a tunnel along your spine that contains the nerves that travel along the spinal column and carry messages to other parts of the body. When the spinal canal narrows, the condition is called spinal stenosis. This painful condition may occur in...
Spinal Nerve Compression

Spinal Nerve Compression

Spinal nerve compression is a term referring to any condition that places pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots along the spine. It may lead to pain, weakness or other neuromuscular problems, some of which can be severe. When the spinal canal narrows for any...
Disc Replacement: An Alternative to Spinal Fusion

Disc Replacement: An Alternative to Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion surgery has been a staple for patients needing surgery to correct chronic spinal pain or immobility. Fusing vertebrae together stabilizes the spine and can be very effective for relief, but medical experts are performing more and more artificial disc...
Relieving Symptoms through Microdiscectomy

Relieving Symptoms through Microdiscectomy

One of the most common spinal surgeries, microdiscectomy targets patients with painful herniated discs. The goal of surgery is to remove the protruding or herniated disc fragment and any other tissues that might be compressing a nerve. Previously this was a major...