If you can no longer do the things you love because of back pain or instability, it can be easy to become resigned to giving up the things you enjoy and making modifications for you to move more ...

Many structural and pain problems associated with spinal disorders can be corrected with minimally invasive techniques. There are several advantages of using these procedures over traditional ...

Move #5. Walking is the cheapest and simplest therapy for most back or neck pain. "Walking for even just 20 minutes increases blood flow and loosens up stiff muscles and ligaments," Dr. Truumees ...

Many Philadelphians suffering from back and neck pain are reluctant to seek help, perhaps worried that the only two fixes are bed rest or major surgery. But advances in surgical techniques are ...

This story is brought to you by Ochsner Health. At Ochsner Health, patients with certain back and spine problems who meet specific criteria may now be candidates for one of the nation’s most promising ...

Whether you are experiencing lower back pain or leg numbness, or if you have a painful herniated disc, there is an “ultra minimally invasive” spine surgery option that uses even smaller incisions that ...

A retrospective analysis of 203 consecutive 360° fusions performed in an ambulatory setting confirmed a 100% discharge rate within 23 hours with zero hospital transfers or immediate readmissions.

Minimally invasive spine techniques have been the focus of recent medtech innovations, and more growth is expected in the motion preservation aspects. Five spine surgeons discuss what the near future ...

Rachel Bratescu, MD, a spine surgeon at Washington, D.C.-based George Washington University Hospital, envisions an upgraded spine program with more offerings and collaborations in the year ahead. Dr.

The Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers advanced subspecialty training in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex spine surgery ...

Many of us spend a lot of time in an upright position, whether it's at a desk or on your feet, and often that leads to some form of back pain. Dr. Jeffrey Roh is an Orthopedic Surgeon at ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains why back surgery is rarely the answer, and what the first ...