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,...
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When Should I See a Doctor for My Back Pain
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...
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) refers to procedures that stabilize the spinal joints and vertebral bones and/or alleviate pressure applied to the spinal nerves, which is typically due to conditions like bone spurs, spinal instability, scoliosis, herniated...
The Impact of Untreated Spine Injuries
Your health is always a top priority; any problems with your physical health has a lasting impact on all parts of your life. While there’s always a significant risk directly connected with leaving an injury untreated for any period of time, spinal injuries can be...
Ways to Keep Your Spine Healthy and Pain-Free
One of the most common complaints doctors hear from their patients is spinal and back pain. 80% of adults in the United States experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Of course, considering that 85% of Americans sit all day at their place of...
Determining Which Spinal Fusion Procedure Is Right for You
Back pain is an extremely common ailment affecting a significant population in the United States and all over the world. While exercise, rest, massage, and physical therapy should improve the majority of back pain cases, certain back problems require more drastic...