Does Laser Spine Surgery Work?
Does laser spine surgery work? No. But you can continue reading the remainder of this blog if you wish to know why.
Prehistoric Skeletons Have Less Arthritis
The Center for Disease Control says adults should exercise moderately for 2 ½ hours per week and engage in vigorous activity for 1 ¼ hours per week. However, the average American only does about 17 minutes of fitness activities per day. That’s about 2 ½ times less than the average teenager and about 4 minutes…
Will Stem Cells Fix My Back Pain?
Low back and leg pain is very common. It has many causes including arthritic and degenerating discs and joints in the spine which compress the nerves. The cause and standard treatment strategies have been well studied over many decades. Spine surgeons and other treatment providers are now confident in the traditional therapy, injections and even…
Which Low Back Surgery is Right for Me?
Low back surgery refers to surgery on the lumbar spine between the L1 bone and the L5-S1 level. Decompression, fusion and artificial disc replacement are all options to treat low back conditions. However, it is important to remember that these surgeries are not interchangeable, but instead have very specific indications. Depending on your symptoms and…
What are Injections Going to do for Me?
Low back pain is the most common disease in the United States. While most low back pain is caused by muscle spasms and can be treated with a few weeks of rest and over the counter anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), some people have more persistent symptoms and can be related to degenerative changes in the spine.…
Understanding Opioid Medications
Opioid medications can be used to treat pain. Their abundant use for both acute and chronic pain has led to an epidemic in the United States, which more recently has become publicized. It’s imperative to know what opioid medications are and how to use them safely.
What is Physical Therapy Going to Do For Me?
Low back pain is the most common disease in the United States. While most low back pain is caused by muscle spasms and can be treated with a few weeks of rest and over the counter anti-inflammatory medications, some people have more persistent symptoms. This can become debilitating to the point that it limits the…
Why You Should Choose a Neurosurgeon Over an Orthopedic Surgeon
When most people think about what a neurosurgeon does, they think of surgery on the nervous system. When people think about what an orthopedic surgeon does, they think of surgery on the bones and joints. It’s easy to know you should see a neurosurgery for a brain problem and an orthopedic surgeon for a knee…
How to Find an Excellent Surgeon on the Internet
Finding an excellent neurosurgeon on the internet is possible. However, you must be very careful and understand exactly what information you are finding.
How To Take Care of Your Spine
The spine is among the most important components of the human body, and plays a number of different roles in daily function. Avoiding injury to the spine and promoting optimal spinal health are essential to preserving proper function and supporting optimal quality of life for patients of all ages. The team at Rocky Mountain Brain…