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Series Recap I can understand how the recommendation for a spinal fusion may be one of the most frightening things a patient can hear. There is a lot of misinformation regarding spinal fusions, but it is my responsibility to help the patient understand that a spinal fusion may offer a better qualify of life, rather…
It has been established that many of the patients I see, especially for a second opinion, are successfully cared for without surgical intervention. Sometimes, however, I will recommend surgery to patients if I feel it offers the greatest chance of resuming normal activities. This does not mean the only option is a spinal fusion! In spinal care the…
“This is the end of my life…I will never be able to do anything again…” This reaction is an all too common and, in many cases, unnecessary first reaction many patients have when speaking to their doctor about back or neck pain. Let’s face it – we would all like to live our lives without…
At this point in your treatment journey, you’ve likely consulted with your doctor, completed preoperative requirements, and perhaps already undergone a spinal fusion surgery – now what? One aspect of surgery many doctors fail to emphasize is the postoperative recovery process. Taking care of your fusion during the recovery period is just as important as the surgery itself….
Aquatic therapy is often times the first step in a patient’s rehabilitation program after surgery.
When sitting for prolonged periods of time our muscles can easily fatigue or tighten dependent upon stresses.
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain presenting to the outpatient clinic and is most common with the middle age population.
If you have a leg length difference of greater than 9 mm, then you have a 6X greater likelihood of having an episode of lower back pain.
One of the more common injuries that can result from weight lifting at the gym is a herniated disc.
This new technique for pain management and sports related injuries applies the use of acupuncture needles to deactivate the trigger point (muscle knot), reduce pain and restore normal function to the involved muscle.
