The Mayo Clinic & Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
John Leslie, MD, and his team at the Mayo Clinic sought to show the effectiveness and safety of non-surgical spinal
Spinal Fusion Side Effects
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to join two or more vertebrae in the spine permanently. This typically occurs
Class IV Laser Therapy: How It Works
There are different classes of non-surgical lasers used in outpatient procedures. Typically, these are used by providers specializing in non-invasive
Spine Surgery: Microdiscectomy
When a patient has confirmed disc pathology, many different surgical procedures may be recommended. This is often diagnosed through a
Satisfaction & Spinal Decompression
In 2008, medical doctors from Stanford University and Johns Hopkins presented an article in the Journal of Medicine about satisfaction
The 4 Stages of Degenerative Disc Disease
Introduction Degenerative disc disease is one of the most common diagnoses in spine care today. According to Columbia University, “most
The Shift Away from Opioids: A New Era in Pain Management
At one time in the not-far-off past, doctors’ first line of defense against low-back pain, neck pain, sciatica, stenosis, etc,
The Innate Healing Ability of the Intervertebral Discs
Intervertebral discs are cushion-like structures located between the vertebrae of the spine. They function as shock absorbers to protect the
Understanding Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: Prevalence and Insights
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) is a challenging and debilitating condition that many patients face after undergoing spinal surgery. Despite
Pain Medications, Addiction, and Back Pain
Prescribing opioids for back pain has become a topic of increased scrutiny and caution in the medical community due to
Spine Surgery: Microdiscectomy
A microdiscectomy, also known as microdecompression or microdiscectomy spine surgery, is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on the
Spine Surgery: Laminectomy vs Laminotomy
Laminectomy and laminotomy are both surgical procedures that involve the removal of a portion of the vertebral bone, specifically the