Archives for 2022

A herniated disc can also be called a bulging disc, ruptured disc, or slipped disc. Regardless of what name it’s called, a herniated disc can lead to intense pain, numbness, and muscle weakness. If left untreated, the long-term effects of a herniated disc can include permanent nerve damage. Read further to learn more about cervical disc herniations. Read More »

Your first seven vertebrae (C1 – C7) are located within your neck and are known as your cervical vertebrae. The cervical vertebrae are supported and cushioned by intervertebral discs. Damage to a disc, either due to injury or disease, can lead to debilitating nerve pain, nerve damage, and loss of mobility. In severe cases, cervical artificial disc replacement may be your best solution.

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Neck discomfort is a multifactorial illness and a significant issue in today’s contemporary culture. Despite not being the most widespread musculoskeletal ailment, neck discomfort is substantial due to its age-standardized prevalence rate. You could suffer from cervical spinal stenosis if neck discomfort is a persistent problem.  Read More »

Although kyphosis is more common in the thoracic spine, the condition can also affect the lumbar and cervical spine. Cervical kyphosis – also known as “military neck” – occurs when the cervical spine is straight or curves inward rather than its natural curve towards the back of the body. Read More »

Cervical kyphosis, also known as “military neck,” occurs when a person’s cervical spine is straight or curves towards the front of their body rather than its natural curvature towards the back. In significant cases, individuals with cervical kyphosis may experience chronic pain, neurological symptoms, and disability. If you have recently been diagnosed with cervical kyphosis, the good news is that surgical and nonsurgical treatments are available to restore the shape of your spine and relieve your symptoms. But can you reverse cervical kyphosis? Read on to learn what the experts say.  Read More »

Unlike several decades ago, many spine-related issues can now be corrected using minimally invasive surgical techniques. Minimally invasive procedures provide numerous patient advantages over traditional surgery, including less post-operative pain, shorter recovery times, negligible damage to surrounding tissues and muscles, and – most importantly – better outcomes. What follows are 13 of the more common minimally invasive surgeries that the board-certified surgeons at The Spine Center now offer.  Read More »

People experience chronic pain when their body’s normal response to a neck or back injury lasts longer than it should. While no longer protecting the body from injury, this persistent pain becomes lifestyle-altering in and of itself. If not properly treated, chronic pain can lead to other physical, mental, and emotional health problems, including medication overuse. As a newer therapy alternative, patients who are non-responsive to conventional chronic pain management treatments often find relief by undergoing spinal cord stimulation surgery. Read More »

Deciding whether to have spine surgery or not is never easy. To complicate matters, there is a lot of misinformation about spine surgery out there, including various myths circulating on the Internet. Deciphering between fact and fiction is essential when your health and well-being weigh in the balance. What follows are several common fallacies regarding spine surgery, along with ways to determine if it’s the right decision for you.  Read More »

Chronic back pain develops when the body’s appropriate response to an injury lasts longer than it should. Once the pain starts, it can interfere with work, exercise, eating, or a variety of other daily activities. Over time, back pain can cause other chronic health problems like depression, anxiety, and weight gain. Some patients even experience issues related to medication overuse to manage the discomfort. Read More »

A normal spine has a slight C-shaped curve in front of the body (neck area) and an opposite-facing, “lordotic” curve in the back. The term kyphosis refers to any spinal curvature that bends excessively outwards, away from the body’s center, including any excessive curvature that affects the cervical spine (neck). Read More »