Spinal Navigation for Spinal Surgery
If you’ve been told you need spine surgery, you may be wondering how the surgeon will get to the surgery site. With traditional open surgery, a large incision is made in the patient’s back, and the surgeon manually dissects through muscle and tissue to get to the spine. With newer spinal navigation technology, a small […]
Why Is It Important to Have Good Posture
We often hear about how important having excellent posture is for how we look overall as we age, but did you also know that it’s important for the health of our spines? Supporting the natural curve of our spine depends heavily on our posture or how we hold and position our bodies when sitting, standing, […]
Advantages of Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
In the field of spinal surgery, which is always changing and improving, a new method has changed the way experts perform surgeries on the spine. Enter endoscopic spine surgery, a new and gold-standard technique that uses the power of accuracy, minimal damage to tissue, and quick healing to benefit patients. In this blog, we will […]
Weather And Its Effects On Joints
Do you notice that different weather conditions make your joints hurt more? You’re not the only one experiencing this feeling. Several individuals report that during certain weather patterns, such as cold and rainy weather, their joint discomfort increases. For that reason, we’ve created this article which will examine how the weather affects joints and provide […]
Cervical and Lumbar Epidurals
If you are suffering from severe and chronic pain in the upper or lower back, neck, or legs, and it’s affecting your ability to function normally, you may want to consider an epidural steroid injection, or ESI for short. Read on to find out what it is, how it works, and if this may be a […]
Spinal Tendonitis – Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
The tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones are tendons. Made mostly of collagen, tendons in the spine support body weight and assist in movements such as extending, flexing, and stretching. Sometimes these tendons can become injured, resulting in inflammation and pain, referred to as spinal tendonitis. What Are the Symptoms of Spinal Tendonitis? […]
What Is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is a common condition caused by the narrowing of the spinal column, usually in the neck or lower back. The spinal column contains sensitive nerves, tissue, and the spinal cord, so this condition can cause serious pain throughout the entire back. If the narrowing is minimal, though, you may not feel symptoms at […]
What Is Revision Surgery?
Ideally, revision surgeries are performed to replace or compensate for a failed implant or to correct a previous surgery. If you have been informed that you need revision surgery, it doesn’t necessarily mean there was an error or mistake in an earlier surgery. Depending on the type of surgery, and the results achieved, there may […]
What Are the Different Types of Spinal Fractures?
The spine is an important component of our body since it bears the weight of our whole body and protects the spinal cord. Accidental injuries, including car accidents or falls, as well as underlying medical disorders like osteoporosis, may all contribute to the development of spinal fractures. That said, a fracture of the spine is […]
Herniated Disc
What is a Herniated Disc? Often referred to as a “slipped disc,” a herniated disc is also known as a “bulged” or “ruptured” disc. Whatever the term used, one thing is for sure; it can be very painful and debilitating. So, what exactly is a herniated disc? Your spine is made up of individual bones […]
