Lumbar degenerative disc disease is a common age-related condition that affects the discs in the lower back. While it can cause persistent back pain, stiffness, or nerve-related symptoms, many patients find relief with conservative treatments such as physical therapy and activity modification. Learn what causes lumbar DDD, how it is diagnosed, and when surgery may be considered for lasting symptom relief.
Exercise plays an important role in healing after lumbar fusion surgery, but timing and technique matter. Learn which exercises are safe during each stage of recovery, when to begin physical therapy, which movements to avoid, and how walking, gentle stretching, and strengthening exercises can help support a successful spinal fusion recovery.
A bulging disc in the lumbar spine is a common MRI finding that may or may not cause symptoms. When a bulging disc compresses nearby nerves, it can lead to lower back pain, sciatica, numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness. Learn what a lumbar bulging disc is, how it differs from a herniated disc, which treatments are most effective, and when it’s time to see a spine specialist.
For years, Jillian believed her headaches, jaw pain, and pressure behind her eyes were simply signs of aging. Instead, she discovered she had a pituitary tumor causing acromegaly. In this patient success story, Jillian shares how Dr. Rupa Juthani used minimally invasive pituitary tumor surgery to remove the tumor, eliminate her symptoms, and help her return to the life she loves. Watch her share her story in her own words.
After years of chronic neck and back pain, Ilisa faced multiple spine surgeries that ultimately changed her life. In this patient success story, she shares how Dr. Estin’s thoughtful approach to spinal fusion surgery helped her regain her independence, continue her nursing career, travel to see her granddaughter, and enjoy everyday life without the limitations of chronic pain. Watch Ilisa tell her story in her own words.
