Fusions Millions of people experience neck pain each year. In most cases, neck and back pain can be managed through physical therapy, home treatments, and medications. For a select few, neck pain can be so severe that it affects their day-to-day life. Surgery may be a permanent solution for a life free from neck […]
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection Over 30% of Americans struggle with back or neck pain each year. That is over a third of the population! Fortunately, there are many options for treating back pain. In some cases, this can be treated easily through chiropractic help, physical therapy, or even hot and cold compresses at home. […]
Considering surgery to treat a problem cervical disc? Patients now have access to a new procedure to replace problem discs that offers faster recovery and greater mobility than traditional treatments. A new device called Mobi-C® Cervical Disc helpsfusions-not-the-only-option-for-cervical-disc-replacement-surgery recipients maintain neck motion and reduces the risk for further damage to the spine. This poses a great improvement over typical […]
Neck pain is unfortunately common, especially if you’re recovering from an injury or advancing in age. But pain stemming from cervical disc disease can be especially debilitating, especially when the resulting pain and loss of mobility starts to affect your quality of life. Fortunately, there are new treatments available that offer better recovery, comfort and […]
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 – range from rest and over-the-counter medication to spinal surgery. It’s best to work closely with an experienced orthopedic specialist to build a customized course of treatment. This […]
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. Herniated discs and cervical spondylotic myelopathy are two conditions that often result in the need for cervical spine / neck surgery. Herniated nucleus pulposus, or herniated disc A herniated nucleus pulposus […]
In this blog, we’ll describe the components of cervical spine anatomy, including the vertebrae, ligaments, nerves, veins, and arteries that make up the neck. The primary function of the cervical spine is the mobility, support and protection of spinal canal and neural structures. The cervical spine is made up of: 7 vertebrae 6 intervertebral discs 8 […]
