Do’s and Don’ts for a Successful Back Surgery RecoveryAre you ready for back surgery? Look to the postop future and follow these tips for a successful recovery.
Should Your Spinal Hardware Be Removed? Here’s How to TellMany spine procedures use hardware like plates, screws and rods to stabilize your spine. But what happens when hardware breaks or gets infected? Find out here.
Depression After Back Surgery Is Surprisingly CommonYou might be surprised that depression after back surgery is a real thing, even if it relieves your pain. Learn to recognize the signs.
The Spine’s Self-Defense SystemThe spinal cord’s critical role means it needs to be defended and protected. Here’s how your body makes sure the spinal cord stays safe, and what can breach these defenses.
Battling Bertolotti Syndrome: What You Need to KnowBertolotti syndrome might not be a usual suspect in lower back pain, but diagnostic detective work can uncover this common congenital condition.
5 Keys to Gardening with a Bad BackDon’t give up gardening because of back pain. Cultivate these cultivation habits to spare your back while you’re getting your green thumb on.
The Best Office Chairs for Back Pain in 2020 In the market for a new office chair that’ll ease your aching back? Check out our choices for the best office chairs for back pain.
Is Chronic Back Pain Stressing You Out? Here’s How to DealWhen back pain comes with stress, anxiety or depression, it can make coping even harder. Learn how to manage both pain and mental health.
The Scoop on 5 Popular Back Pain ProductsPlenty of products claim to provide fast back pain relief. Here’s what experts say about which claims hold up.
Sciatica Self-care: 5 At-home Remedies for Low Back and Leg PainThese 5 at-home sciatica therapies are good options for people who recently started experiencing sciatic nerve pain or whose low back and leg pain is not severe.
Home Workouts May Speed Your Recovery From ACDF SurgeryNew research suggests that patients starting an exercise program right after surgery may have less pain and be less reliant on opioids.
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