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The cervical discs in your neck play an important role in facilitating the proper function and mobility of the neck. These discs act as cushions between the vertebrae (bones) within the neck, providing the shock absorption necessary for your neck to move freely. The aging process and normal wear and tear can eventually cause these…
Read MoreIf you’ve suffered a serious back injury or experience chronic back pain, it’s possible that you’ll need spine surgery to correct the condition and restore a pain free life. In general, surgery will typically be a last resort that is only recommended if more conservative treatment methods such as spine injections, physical therapy or other…
Read MoreIf you’re considering spine surgery, it’s important to understand every aspect of the process to ensure you’re armed with all the information you need to make the right decisions regarding your health. In particular, it’s critical to know what to expect during your recovery after spine surgery since your final outcome will depend on how…
Read MoreFor most of us, our first response to pain is just to wait for it to go away. There’s a certain logic to this. Our bodies heal naturally, and many injuries, even very painful ones, will pass the time. We are more likely just to wait for pain to go away if it starts without…
Read MoreBack pain can be one of the most disabling types of pain there is. It can make it hard to work and significantly reduce your quality of life. However, not all back pain is the same. There’s a big difference between chronic and acute back pain. With acute back pain, you may be able to…
Read MoreThe White River Valley, as well as the entire Western Slope, typically receives a significant amount of snowfall each winter. While this provides ample opportunities for enjoying outdoor winter sports, it also creates a major headache for you – shoveling snow. Not only is shoveling snow a hassle, but it exposes you to serious injury…
Read MoreIn most instances, physical therapy is a critical component to your recovery after spine surgery. Physical therapy will help improve your flexibility and range of motion, strengthen back muscles, and facilitate proper healing in the surgical region. In addition, you’ll build up your core (the muscles surrounding your spine) in order to reduce the stress…
Read MoreEach year, over 17,700 people suffer a spinal cord injury in this country. In many instances, these injuries can be very severe, resulting in debilitating chronic pain. While some people are able to resolve these back injuries using conservative treatments such as physical therapy or spine injections, others may need spine surgery to restore a…
Read MoreSpine surgery is a major procedure that often involves a lengthy recovery process. For many people who haven’t experienced an improvement in pain and other symptoms through more conservative treatments, spine surgery may be necessary to eliminate chronic pain and restore function. Due to the lengthy recovery process, it’s important that you understand what to…
Read MoreIf you’re experiencing severe back pain, you’re not alone. Chronic back pain is one of the most common issues impacting Americans, and our orthopedic surgeons regularly see patients suffering from this ailment. When back issues force you to live with severe pain for an extended period of time, you may start wondering whether spine surgery…
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