If you aren’t satisfied with the results of conservative treatments, you and your doctor may decide that a lumbar microdiscectomy is the best way forward. Lumbar microdiscectomies are effective for…
Microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgery, making recovery from back or neck surgery a less daunting proposition. Nonetheless, it’s vital that you follow your surgeon’s orders and recommendations to ensure…
One of the first questions patients have when deciding to undergo an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is what the road to recovery will look like. This is understandable —…
Herniated discs occur when the soft, spongy tissue that rests between your vertebrae slips out of its casing and irritates the surrounding nerves. Irritated spinal nerves can cause back and…
A herniated disc can be a serious setback for anyone with an active lifestyle. Conservative treatments like rest and physical therapy are often highly effective at reducing pain and discomfort,…
From a minor inconvenience to a completely debilitating injury, a cervical herniated disc is likely to require one of several available treatments to restore functionality and allow you to resume…
There are a wide variety of tumors that can occur on or near the spine. Knowing what type of tumor you have is key in providing the proper treatment. Each…
Every day, hundreds of thousands of men and women wake up with back pain. Sometimes the back pain is simply because they slept in a weird position that put a…
