Working with Your Spine Surgeon
Did you know that 67% of people who had lower back pain spine surgery reported that their spine surgeon involved them in the decision-making process. Not long ago, patients did not have the same access to information that they have now. But due to the fact that more information is available to us, patients nowadays […]
Questions You Need to Ask Your Spine Surgeon
There will always be anxiety leading up to back surgery. One way to ease your anxiety is to ask questions. Some patients don’t have problems asking questions, but some aren’t. Spine Center of Texas urges you to talk to your surgeon no matter how simple you think your questions are. Because patients nowadays have more […]
How to Explain Your Back Pain to Your Doctor
For many doctors, the success of any pain treatment depends on how they are able to accurately treat the root cause of the pain. It is therefore important that you, the patient, is able to accurately and precisely describe the pain to your doctor. If you’re battling invisible pain such as fibromyalgia, CRPS (complex regions pain syndrome), RSD […]
What’s Causing My Neck Pain?
Neck pain is a common ailment that can greatly affect how you function everyday. It has the ability to stop you from being active and even cause you to miss work. Spine Center of Texas will be discussing everything you need to know about neck pain so you can proactively take action when you experience […]
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 You Need To Know About Spinal Cord Compression
The Wall Street Journal reports that spinal cord compression (SCC) is one of the most common spinal cord problems in America. The medical term for this injury is cervical spondolytic myelopathy. Spinal cord compression symptoms include neck stiffness, arm pain, and numbness and weakness in the hands and legs. These symptoms are all signs of […]
Facts About Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
Spinal discs are the soft, cushioning material located between each vertebra along the spine that serves as shock absorber for the bones. Spinal discs also enable us to flex, bend, and twist. As a person age, these discs degenerate and break down which leads to fluid loss within the discs or tears to form, from […]
Popular Exercises For Spine and Back Health
The war against fat and obesity never runs out of style. People constantly attempt to reach their ideal weight through diets and rigorous exercise regimes. Unfortunately, people sign up for many of the popular exercise programs nowadays without proper consultation from a qualified physical trainer or expert. As a result, many are going to Spine […]
Physical Therapy for Back Pain
Back pain can surely take a toll on anyone experiencing it. While back surgery may be needed for some serious cases, spine specialists at Spine Center of Texas recommend surgery as the last possible treatment option. There are other treatments, such as medication and physical therapy, which a patient can explore to help manage back […]
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 […]
Practical Back Pain Prevention and Management
It’s common for a person to experience back pain from time to time. This is most especially true for the majority of Americans who are living a sedentary lifestyle. The lack of activity undoubtedly causes a negative impact not only on their spine, but also on their overall health and wellness. Even if there are […]
