Dealing with Work-Related Pain
Does your work require using the computer every day? In this day and age of technology, in addition to the people who go to offices, individuals who work from home also need to use computers to get tasks done. Slouching while using the computer is one of the primary reasons why 4 out of 5 […]
Massage Therapy for Back Pain Relief
Many people consider massage therapy as one of the best non-invasive and low-risk treatment for back pain. Aside from its physical benefits, some types of massages are proven to also help us psychologically by inducing relaxation and increasing our body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals. Spine Center of Texas lists down the reasons why massage may be […]
Chronic Back Pain Psychology
One of the most common causes of disability in the US is low back pain. In fact, over 80% of people will experience some sort of back pain at some point in their lives. Disc injuries, sciatica, and improper lifting habits are some of the common reasons for low back pain. Even if back pain […]
Easy Back Pain Remedies You Haven’t Tried Yet
A lot of people suffering from lower back pain find relief with a multifaceted approach rather than just choosing one treatment option. Spine Center of Texas wants you to know about some overlooked and underemphasized remedies that may help you keep your back pain at bay: Endorphin release – Endorphin is a type of a […]
How to Tell if You Need Back Surgery
When it comes to back pain, most spine surgeons believe that surgery should be the last option. Whether or not you undergo surgery will depend on your diagnosis and how fast your back problem progresses. Advancements in surgical techniques enabled spine specialists to reduce or eliminate back pain due to progressive degenerative conditions, such as […]
Is it Time for Back Surgery?
At some point of their lives, everyone will experience at least one acute low back pain episode. The majority of these episodes can get better without the need for surgery, but some suffering from back pain still wonder if they need to consult an orthopedic spine surgeon to undergo back surgery. If you’re experiencing low […]
Choosing the Best Mattress for Your Back Pain
Are you suffering from back pain? It may be because of the bed you’re sleeping in every night. It’s worth the time and research to find the right mattress to help with your back pain. Sleep can be very hard to find if you’re experiencing pain, and losing sleep can affect your entire day. Spine […]
Back Straightening Tips
Have you tried standing for eight or nine hours straight? If you’ve stood for that long without experiencing back pain, congratulations! It means you have strong back muscles. If you experienced back pain and body fatigue, however, don’t despair. Our back muscles are part of the core muscle group that has a primary role in […]
Easy Ways to Eliminate Upper Back Pain
Upper back pain is slowly becoming a major issue in the US. While lower back pain is common, there are actually a large number of people suffering from upper back pain. People with upper back pain often suffer in silence and have no idea how to eliminate the pain they’re dealing with on a daily […]
Neuromodulation FAQs
Spine Center of Texas will be answering some commonly asked questions about Neuromodulation. What types of conditions can nueromodulation treat? People who suffer chronic pain, spasticity, movement disorders, epilepsy, ischaemia, spinal injury, and other specific psychiatric disorders can benefit from the neuromodulation approach. Spinal cord stimulation is the most common neuromodulation treatment for those who’ve […]
Benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulation
14,000 patients around the world who undergo spinal cord stimulator implants annually. Spinal cord stimulation or SCS is a form of neuromodulation treatment that delivers mild electric stimulation to the nerves found along the spinal column. The electric stimulation modifies nerve activity in order to lessen the pain sensation reaching the brain. First used to […]
Neuromodulation for Back Pain
Neuromodulation is a therapeutic process which involvse stimulating and administering medication directly to the body’s nervous system in order to treat pain and other neurologic dysfunctions, such as movement disorder, spasticity, and epilepsy. Neuromodulation stimulates nerve cells by implanting drug-containing devices or neural stimulators in the central and peripheral nervous systems, autonomic nervous system, and […]
