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Four out of five Americans experience an episode of back pain at some point. Pain and stiffness can make daily activities challenging, but they are not necessarily signs ...
Four out of five Americans experience an episode of back pain at some point. Pain and stiffness can make daily activities challenging, but they are not necessarily signs ...
Our overview of spine anatomy, and its main components, can help you understand some of the spine problems resulting from injury or aging.
When we make decisions about surgery while we are in pain, the promise of immediate benefit can make it difficult for us to properly weigh the risks. Dr. David ...
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What is spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis happens when one of the connected bones that form the spine, called the vertebrae, slips forward over the vertebra below it. There are two types ...
When conservative treatments no longer control back pain, fusion and disc replacement procedures are surgeries that you and your surgeon may consider. The flexibility of our spine enables ...
What is a TLIF? A transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a type of spine surgery designed to relieve pain or other symptoms caused by instability in the lower ...
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Repeat2-3 Times Hold30 Seconds Complete1 Set Perform2 Times per day Place your feet about an arm’s length away from the wall. Place your hands on the wall and step one foot back. ...
The facets are the small, bony joints that connect the spine’s vertebrae. Each vertebral segment has two facet joints, one on each side. The lumbar facet joints guide motion ...