June in many parts of the world means warmer weather, summer vacation, and also Scoliosis Awareness Month! Scoliosis Awareness Month is when people around the world raise awareness and money for the common spinal condition of scoliosis. While many of us take our...
Scoliosis is the most common spine deformity that affects adults and children alike. However, being diagnosed with scoliosis doesn’t mean you absolutely need back surgery; there is a range of non-surgical treatment options available, depending on the severity of your...
Your intervertebral discs are the invisible cushions of the body; these spongy structures sit between your spinal vertebrae and absorb impact when you move to assist with spinal movement. As we age, our intervertebral discs degenerate and get worn down. This can...
Spine surgery is a treatment option typically recommended by doctors as a last resort after the patient has undergone all the less invasive options. Since spinal surgery poses a certain amount of risk and a significant amount of recovery time, it is usually only...
Herniated discs are extremely common; StatPearlsPublishing reports rates of around 5-20 cases per 1000 adults per year, mostly in the third to fifth decade of life. Although some people with herniated discs experience mild symptoms and a fairly short recovery period,...
Back pain has affected most people at some point in their lives. The pain may range from mild discomfort to debilitating. If you are often afflicted with striking pain along your spine, it may be difficult to tell whether the pain is a minor issue or if it’s a real...
