If pain in the neck is being a real “pain in the neck,” you’re not alone. Millions of Americans deal with acute or chronic neck pain on a daily basis. Between physical activity, poor posture and natural degeneration as we get older, it should come as no surprise that cervical spinal discs can become damaged […]
Archives for May 2020
Understanding The Spinal Foraminotomy Procedure
If nerve irritation is causing you spine pain and physical therapy or similar conservative care techniques aren’t solving the problem, a surgical operation may be in your future. There are a few different operations that your spine specialist can perform based on your specific issue, but one of the most common operations is what’s known […]
What Should You Be Doing Before Your Spine Surgery?
Spine surgery is often viewed as the final option for treating a difficult spinal condition, but it shouldn’t be viewed as a magic solution that will rid of you all your pain. The work you put in both before and after your operation will dictate how full a recovery you have, so while surgical skill […]
5 Tips To Consider When Recovering From Neck Surgery
If your neck pain has progressed to the point where it’s disrupting your daily life, or it’s simply not responding well to conservative treatment, it may be time to consider neck surgery. A neck procedure can help with a variety of conditions, like a pinched nerve, a bone spur or a shifted vertebral disc. However, […]
