What is a Bulging Disc?
An intervertebral disc is the cushion between two vertebral bodies that helps absorb the stresses placed on the spine. It has a soft, jelly-like center, with a more fibrous surrounding rim called [...]
What is an Inter-Spinous Process Device such as coflex®?
Considered a ‘cutting edge procedure’ for spinal stenosis, coflex® has been in the news for its recent (2012) FDA-approval and for being the first and only motion-preserving minimally-invasive [...]
What Type of Physical Therapy Will I Need After Spinal Surgery?
Physical therapy is frequently necessary following spinal surgery to help strengthen your back or neck muscles, improve your range of motion and flexibility, and help heal the tissues in the [...]
In minimally invasive spinal surgery such as laser spinal surgery, Recovering from Spine Surgery, Spine Surgery
Posted Important Things to Know About Caring for a Spinal Surgery Incision
Your spinal surgeon has taken many careful steps during your back surgery to help facilitate good healing. When you’re able to go home to continue your recuperation, it’s your turn to take [...]
Non-Surgical Treatments for Back Pain
Your spine surgeon may determine that your back pain may be treated with one or more non-surgical options. This will be after a thorough evaluation, which may include x-rays and possibly an MRI [...]
