Do you suffer from debilitating, chronic pain? Is your pain related to spinal compression? If so, it might be time to consider an anterior cervical decompression. It’s not uncommon for back issues to devolve into worsening conditions. Something relatively simple, like bone spurs, can lead to complications. Your spine might undergo extra compression, and when that […]
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Your spinal discs can “close” because of injuries or degenerative disc disease. Laminoplasty surgery eases compression on your nerves by creating a hinge on the lamina – the part of the vertebra that creates a roof for the spinal canal. The hinge creates a slight opening, which gives the nerves more room to exit. Laminoplasty vs. Laminectomy
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Statistics show that around 300,000 people in the United States currently live with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Each year, approximately 18,000 new SCI cases are identified. One of the most common tools used for diagnosing injuries of this nature is a magnetic resonance imaging machine (MRI). An MRI can help identify an array of problems in order
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The holiday season represents a time of year filled with excitement. If you aren’t careful, the holiday season can also expose you to hazards that pose a threat to your spine. Here are a few ways to protect yourself and your back as you prepare to welcome the holidays. Get Help Lifting Objects Some people
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The pandemic that has taken up residence around the world for the past two years has brought about numerous changes. One of them is the mass migration to working from home. Initially, many people weren’t sure how to navigate this change and there was a strong longing to return to normal. Now that we’ve learned
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Back and neck pain are common problems among adults of all ages. They are so common that the vast majority of people who experience ongoing discomfort and limited range of motion put off getting care that can help them return to optimal wellness. A common misconception is that spine pain is caused by either the
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Often, back and neck pain are seen as problems that only affect older adults. While it’s true that more instances of back and neck pain occur as people get older, it’s also true that spinal pain does not discriminate. In fact, there seem to be pain patterns that are more common among younger adults. Here,
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Back pain can occur at any time in life. It affects people of all walks of life and, if not addressed properly, can become an ongoing problem. Here, we look at some of the most common reasons for back pain during one’s fifties. A Normal Part of Aging Before we discuss the specific conditions that
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Back pain accounts for the vast majority of days off work. This problem affects millions of people annually and, perhaps due to its prevalence, is often perceived as a normal part of aging. As we say to many of our patients, back pain is not normal at any age. It is an indication of something
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As the novel coronavirus has made its rounds across the country, medicine has had to adapt in numerous ways. The first strategy that was tried was full closure. Since then, we’ve learned more about the virus and how to protect ourselves and each other. In doctor’s offices and other clinical settings, sanitization practices have increased.
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