What is a stress fracture? Stress fractures are very small cracks in a bone. They’re usually caused by an increase in physical activity that puts stress on your bones, like[...]
Some lumbar spine conditions may require surgery. There are many different spine surgery procedures and specific options for cases in which lumbar spine surgery is needed. One type of surgery[...]
Many lumbar spine conditions — or those affecting the low back — can be treated using methods other than surgery. Your orthopedic specialist will likely try non-operative treatment for a[...]
If you have pain in your lumbar spine — or low back — you may be worried you need to have surgery. Many times, back pain can be treated using[...]
If you have low back pain, you may be concerned that surgery is the only option. Many times, problems with the low back — or lumbar spine — can be[...]
In this post, we’ll cover the basics of lumbar spine anatomy. The lumbar spine is in the lower back (whereas the cervical spine anatomy refers to the neck region). This[...]
Determining which of the neck pain causes is involved is the first step to establishing an effective treatment plan. Treatment for problems affecting the neck – or cervical spine –[...]
Neck pain can sometimes be treated using non-surgical methods, such as physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications and steroid injections. But some problems are serious enough to require surgery for neck pain.[...]
Many different conditions can affect the cervical spine, or the neck. Some factors that may cause neck problems are age, lifestyle, work, diet and your genetics. Different conditions may require[...]
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