Yoga Stretches, Diet, and Simple Solutions for a Healthy Spine
Are you one of many who suffer from back pain? It's estimated that 6 out of 10 people in the world will, at some [...]
Is Cold or Heat More Effective for Back and Neck Pain Relief?
It first depends on either the condition being Acute or Chronic. When your back or neck pain is acute and there is [...]
3 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Back Injury When Lifting
Whether it's a child, bushel of laundry, or a box, there will always be a need for you to lift something now and [...]
Communicating Effectively with Your Spine Surgeon
Communication is essential when visiting a spine surgeon for a more accurate diagnosis of your back pain. You can increase your odds of [...]
4 Things Patients Should Know About Spinal Fusion
Performed more than 400,000 times each year in the United States, spinal fusion surgery is a fairly common procedure. In a nutshell, it [...]
What Is the Difference Between a Bulging and Herniated Disc?
The terms "bulging" and "herniated" are often incorrectly used interchangeably to describe pain related to a spinal disc. This is because both terms [...]
5 Most Common Causes of Spine Injuries needing Spine Surgery in Orange County
More than 12,000 people sustain and survive spinal cord injuries each year. Any injury to the spinal cord has the potential to cause [...]
5 Ways to Alleviate Arthritis Pain Naturally
Osteoarthritis, a type of degenerative arthritis caused by age-related wear, and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common forms of a condition that [...]
Alternative Non-surgical Treatments for Scoliosis
The sideways curvature of the spine characteristic of scoliosis often develops during childhood growth spurts. Scoliosis is only a problem if the curvature [...]
Differences Between Minimally Invasive Surgery & Laser Spine Surgery
Laser spine surgery (LSS) is often assumed to be a type of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). Though this is technically true in [...]