Surgery for Degenerative Disc Disease
For the average people, the most basic understanding of the spine is that it is simply made up of a number of vertebrae stacked on top of one another. But the truth is, the spine is far more complicated than just a few dozen bones lined up in a row. The space between each of […]
Back Pain Treatment Options
When it comes to treating back pain, conservative methods that includes anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy are usually the prefered recovery road. However, persistent back pain, or back pain associated with weakness or radiating pain, may require further intervention. Although beneficial, surgical intervention will only be advised in certain conditions. Spine Center of Texas believes […]
What is Causing My Back Pain?
There is an estimated 80% of American adults who will experience some form of back pain at any point of their lives. This is a temporary phenomenon that is often associated with full recovery without having to undergo significant medical attention. However, there is a considerable percentage of patients who will develop sever symptoms that […]
Why Choose Minimally Invasive Surgery?
Recent medical advancements has made it possible for spine surgeons to transform the way they treat spine conditions and injuries. Minimally invasive procedures are now a popular choice over the once complicated, open surgeries. Spine Center of Texas is one of the most trusted spine treatment facilities. We have expansive experience when it comes to […]
Treatment For Common Spine Conditions
Back pain can be caused by many things and symptoms can range from mild to severe. There are back pains caused by daily strains that get resolved on their own. There are also chronic back pain cases that don’t respond to conservative treatment. This type of pain may be a sign of a more serious […]
How Weight Affects Back Pain
How a person’s overall health and well being is linked to maintaining a healthy weight has long been documented in a variety of medical studies here and abroad. Following a poor diet and having excess weight have shown significant increased risks of diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and strokes. In addition to these serious illnesses, […]
Is it Back Pain Or a Herniated Disc?
It’s normal to feel a light or sporadic back pain from time to time. This does not necessarily mean that there’s already an injury or underlying spine condition, or that it warrants a visit to an orthopedic spine surgeon. However, it is still important to know the difference between normal back aches and pains from […]
Types of Back Pain
We often use back pain to describe any sort of aches and discomfort in our lower back and spine. However, there are different types and causes of each case 0f back pain. Spine Center of Texas has listed these differences to help you determine the right kind of treatment to relieve your back pain. Types […]
Spinal Conditions that Result in Neck Pain
Are you experiencing neck pain? Neck pain can be caused by a variety of conditions. Mechanical pain is caused be trauma to the supporting structure, such as a sport-related injury or auto accident. Depending on the diagnosis and severity of the trauma, different treatment options may be prescribed. Neck pain can also be caused by […]
What are the Symptoms of Sciatica?
Are you feeling a strange ache in your lower back that reaches down to your hips, butt, and legs? Specialists at Spine Center of Texas suggest that you could be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve that runs from the lower back, butt, and leg down to the feet gets irritated or compressed. […]
The Risk Factors of Sciatic Nerve Pain
Sciatica or sciatic nerve pain occurs when there is pressure on the sciatic nerve due to a herniated disc or a spine’s bone spur. People suffering from sciatica can experience an array of symptoms, including a dull ache, sharp pain, or a burning sensation in the lower back going down the hips, buttocks, and leg […]
Sciatic Nerve Pain Symptoms
The sciatic nerve is considered the body’s largest nerve. It extends from the spinal cord’s lower end through the back of the thigh and divides below the knee. Pain that originates from the sciatic nerve is called sciatica. Even if sciatica is rooted in the lower lumbar region of the spine, the pain can be […]