Identifying and Treating a Common Source of Back Pain Your back has been causing you discomfort for a while, but you’re not sure what it is. You don’t recall a specific incident that could have caused the pain. You just noticed a twinge one day, and the pain got progressively worse over time. Have you herniated a disc or pulled a muscle? Is it arthritis or simply one of the consequences of getting older? If … [Read more...]
Spinal Compression Fractures
Causes | Diagnosis | Treatment with Vertebroplasty The bones and muscles in your back are an essential component of stability, mobility, and movement. The spine, composed of your vertebrae, provides a sheath of protection for your spinal cord, which houses the nerve endings that control mobility and movement. When you suffer compression fractures in any of your vertebrae, you can experience significant pain, as … [Read more...]
Total Disc Replacement—What to Expect
If you're experiencing back pain, and your doctor confirms you have either damaged or diseased discs, you may need a total disc replacement to regain normal function, mobility, and movement along your spine. Total disc replacement is a relatively new approach, used in many instances where doctors previously would have performed a spinal fusion. With a successful disc replacement, however, you typically don't have the … [Read more...]
Common Causes of Back Pain in Athletes
The Types of Back Injuries That Frequently Occur in Sports About four out of every five Americans will experience and seek treatment for back pain at some point in their lives. That risk goes up, though, for those who lead an active lifestyle that involves regular participation in sports. Studies show that about one of every ten injuries suffered by professional athletes or weekend warriors involves some trauma to … [Read more...]
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Spinal Cord Injury
Back trauma is a fairly common occurrence and, unfortunately, totally non-invasive techniques may not provide the type of recovery you want or need. Thanks to technology, research and improved surgical training, though, there are now a number of minimally invasive surgical approaches that can provide relief: An anterior cervical discectomy—This procedure involves the removal of a herniated cervical disc through a … [Read more...]
The Role of Physical Therapy Before and After Surgery
No matter what health issue you're facing, finding out you need to undergo surgery to fully reclaim your health and wellness is a daunting diagnosis. From financial concerns to anxiety over a hospital stay, your mind will likely be reeling from the news. However, your health should always be of the utmost importance, especially when surgery is on the horizon. At the Spine and Orthopaedic Academic Research Institute … [Read more...]
