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 […]
What Is Text Neck?
People spend a lot of time on their smartphones, tablets, and computers in this day and age, which has given rise to a new illness called “text neck.” Text neck is a phrase used to describe neck discomfort and injury that may result from using computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices for extended periods of […]
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? […]
MAGEC (MAGnetic Expansion Control) Spinal Growing Rod
MAGEC, or MAGnetic Expansion Control spinal growing rod, is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment for children with scoliosis. An adjustable growing rod is a tool used for patients under 10 years of age whose scoliotic curvature is greater than 50 degrees, which is too significant for bracing or casting. The rod is used to stop progression […]
Lumbar Stenosis
What is lumbar stenosis? Lumbar stenosis is a degenerative condition normally impacting people 60 and older, especially those with arthritis. Lumbar stenosis falls under the category of spinal stenosis, but focuses specifically on the lower back. The lower part of your spinal column slowly narrows, putting pressure on the nerves that run down the lower […]
Sciatica
What is sciatica? The sciatic nerve is located near the base of the spine. When the nerve is pinched or irritated, it can result in different symptoms from mild to severe, such as mild aches to sharp, burning or excruciating pain. Everyone’s experience with sciatica pain is different but that experience severe pain can have […]
Adult Scoliosis
Although scoliosis is one of the most commonly appearing developments throughout childhood, it can also affect many adults. This condition causes a lateral or sideways curvature of the spine, which is known as kyphosis. Here is all the information you need to know about scoliosis in adults and how it is diagnosed. What Is Adult […]
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 […]
