How Injection Therapy can provide nonsurgical relief of symptoms Injection therapy is both a treatment and a diagnostic tool. In many cases a 15 minute injection places pain relieving medication directly on the nerve root which can relieve symptoms of radiating [Read more...]
A key element for the success on nonsurgical treatment of back pain and neck pain is the spine specialized physical therapist. If you’ve had a spinal injection, you may also be referred to a spine therapist who will provide two important [Read more...]
If nonsurgical treatment options have failed, or if there are emergency symptoms, spine surgery may be necessary. The following is a list of common surgical problems and issues. Cervical Spine / Neck Discectomy is the removal of the herniated portion of [Read more...]
How Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery can enable you to be home later the same day for a faster and more comfortable recovery Traditional “open” spine surgery may require several days in the hospital as it may involve a three-inch long incision, [Read more...]
How Artificial Disc Replacement retains the natural motion of discs in the back and reduce the risk of future disc herniations The artificial disc concept is intended to be an alternative for spinal fusion surgery. Each year in the U.S., more [Read more...]
Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity Surgery can correct abnormal spinal curves to relieve pain symptoms and lengthen a person’s life Through the placement of hooks, rods and screws, a spinal curve can be corrected and stabilized. A fusion often follows scoliosis surgery, [Read more...]