Recent Back Pain Articles

Spinal Muscles: A Comprehensive Guide

Muscles are named according to their shape, location, or a combination. They are further categorized according function such as flexion, extension, or rotation.

What is Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis can be present at birth, develop during childhood or later in life. The disorder may result from the physical stresses to the spine from carrying heavy things, weightlifting, gymnastics, and general wear and tear.

Sacroiliac Joint Disorders and Pain: Video Series for Low Back Pain Patients

The SI-Bone iFuse Implant System is a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approach that offers advantages over traditional surgery to help treat Sacroiliac joint issues.

Why Choose iFuse?

The SI-Bone iFuse Implant System is a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approach that offers advantages over traditional surgery to help treat Sacroiliac joint issues.

Exams and Tests for Spinal Stenosis: Video

Watch this video to understand the tests your doctor will do (or has already done) as he or she diagnoses spinal stenosis. Dr. Jeffrey Wang explains CT scans, MRIs, the neurological exam, and more.

Strength Training Exercises Can Improve Neck Pain

For women with neck (cervical) pain, weekly strength training exercises may help with pain relief. Includes easy, simple exercises to prevent neck pain.

Neck Pain Treatments

Neck pain treatments overview written by a spine specialists: Learn how doctors help patients with cervical spine pain.

Herniated Disc Treatment

Learn about herniated disc treatment options. Includes both non-surgical and surgical treatments: medications, physical therapy, discectomy, and more. Written and reviewed by spine surgeons.

Treatments for Degenerative Disc Disease

Learn about all degenerative disc disease treatments. Article reviews medications, physical therapy, surgery, and more. Expert article reviewed by a spine surgeon.

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The SI-Bone iFuse Implant System is a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approach that offers advantages over traditional surgery to help treat Sacroiliac joint issues.

Home Exercise Can Improve Spinal Osteoarthritis Pain

If you have spondylosis (spinal osteoarthritis), keep up your at-home exercises after physical therapy: research shows it can help reduce your pain. Includes suggestions on which exercises to do to prevent more back pain.

Healthy Back Habits for Caregivers

According to the results of a recent study, the stresses and strains of providing care to an ill loved one may take a considerable toll on the mental and physical health of caregivers—including their back and spine health.

Building Core Strength to Reduce Back Pain

Reduce your back pain: Find out why developing strong abdominal muscles is key to helping you maintain a healthy spine and learn how it can lead to less back pain.

Intervertebral Disc Explanation | Video

Video: A spine surgeon explains what the intervertebral disc is in this short segment. Helpful if you want to understand what's causing your disc-related back pain.

Your Weight May Affect Your Spine Surgery Success

A recent study explores whether obesity affects the outcome of lumbar spine surgery used as a treatment for spinal stenosis.

Spondylolisthesis: Back Condition and Treatment

This in-depth discussion about spondylolisthesis explains what causes a vertebra to slip and what the different grades (eg, grade 1 spondylolisthesis) look like.

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF): Clinical Results and References

As minimal access techniques and fusion biotechnology continue to develop, clinical outcomes will continue to improve.

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF): Surgical Techniques

Pedicle screws may be used in conjunction with a posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery to complete correction of a spondylolisthesis.

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF): Advantages and Indications

The advantages and indications of a posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) procedure are outlined.

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)

PLIF is a spinal fusion that is performed from the back, by placing bone or cages within the disc space. Learn more about this effective surgical treatment here.

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF): Spinal Stabilization

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is useful in the correction of degenerative lumbar deformity such as spondylolisthesis or scoliosis.

Degenerative Disc Disease Animation

Short animation on degenerative disc disease: covers symptoms, causes, and treatments (aka, everything you need to know about this spine condition).

Treatments for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

From over-the-counter medications to physical therapy and exercise, these sacroiliac joint dysfunction treatments can help reduce or even prevent your low back pain.

Neuropathic Drugs and Medications

Neuropathic pain is characterized by chronic burning, tingling, and numbness. Neuropathic pain is a special and complex type of pain in how it's treated. This article explores the medication options for neuropathic pain.

Medications Glossary

This article includes terms and definitions that will help you better understand the drugs and medications used for back and neck pain.

Medications for Back Pain and Neck Pain

Drugs and medications are among the most common non-surgical treatments for back and neck pain. This article includes examples and important information regarding over-the-counter and prescription medications for both acute and chronic back pain.

Spinal Stenosis: Lumbar and Cervical

Spinal stenosis most commonly affects the lumbar and cervical spines. Review your treatment options, including surgery, in this article written by a spine surgeon.

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms

The symptoms of spinal stenosis depend on where the spinal cord or nerve pathways are narrowed. Learn about the common symptoms of spinal stenosis.

On-field Hypothermia Saves Everett

When Buffalo Bills? tight end Kevin Everett made a heads-down tackle on Sunday?s game with Denver, the resulting severe spinal cord injury stunned crowds and has created a media sensation.

Low Back Artificial Disc Device Approved! PRODISC-L

This is a brief overview of information related to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval to market the PRODISC-L artificial disc.
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