Back Pain Relief Back pain affects almost everyone at some point in their lives. Some treatments provide temporary back pain relief, while others work on long term. For people who suffer from back pain, there are several treatment options and home remedies that help manage the discomfort associated with this health condition. Meet the MISI [...]
Lumbar Stenosis Treatment When an individual’s spinal canal narrows to the point where the spinal cord and nerves of their lower back are compressed, they can be said to suffer from lumbar stenosis. While aging is the most common cause of this medical condition, this can also arise due to osteoporosis, tumors or spinal disc [...]
Alternatives to spinal fusion Spinal fusion surgery, also known as spondylodesis, uses bone tissue to fuse at least two vertebrae. A technique used to prevent undesirable, painful vertebrae movement, spinal fusion surgery is helpful for patients suffering from many spinal ailments, including kyphosis and scoliosis. However, spinal fusion is not the only option available to [...]
A minimally invasive spine specialist can provide spine surgery with far less damage to tissue and blood loss than a more invasive technique. A shorter hospital stay, reduced post-operative pain, smaller scars and quicker recovery are also benefits
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve and its branches, from your back down your buttock and leg. The sciatic nerve runs from your spinal cord to your buttock and hip area and down the back of each leg. Sciatica is a symptom, not a disorder. The radiating pain [...]
What to expect while you’re expecting Half of all pregnant women can expect some back pain. Back pain develops for two reasons. One is simply the added weight caused by the pregnancy. Another may be that the extra weight is carried in the front of the body, shifting your center of gravity forward and putting [...]
Both heat and ice have their place when it comes to pain relief and treating an injury, and determining which one to use may depend on what type of injury you have along with your personal preference and prior success with a particular method. Heat is often recommended to alleviate muscle spasms, while ice is [...]
Surgery is not something anyone thinks about until it’s happening to you or a loved one. Suddenly something that so many doctors and hospitals claim to be the “best” at becomes confusing and complicated. The fact is that if you or a loved one must undergo surgery to correct back pain or a spinedisease, you’ll [...]
