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 […]
What You Need To Know About “Text Neck”
“Text Neck” is a term used to describe the head, neck, and shoulder pain caused by looking in a downward position at hand held devices, such as cell phones, mp3 players, e-readers, and computer tablets. The pain stems from having poor back posture while looking at electronic devices. This condition can happen to both kids, […]
Common Causes of Back Pain
They say that it’s the little things that add up to big problems, and the same goes with back pain. Having poor posture, lifting heavy objects improperly, and other bad habits can add to your back pain. Most of the time, back pain is an unintended consequence of these accumulated activities. Back pain can lead […]
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 […]
Signs of Spinal Stenosis
The narrowing of the spaces in the spine or backbone causes spinal stenosis, which leads to pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Most of the time, spinal stenosis occurs in the lower back. That means that nerve root compression in the said area causes pain to be felt along the back of the leg. […]
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, […]
How To Avoid Back Pain
Degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and other spine injuries and back conditions may not always be avoidable. These conditions sometimes require treatment, such as therapy or minimally invasive spine surgery. However, lifestyle factors such as weight, activity levels, and even environmental factors can all contribute to a higher risk of back pain and injury for […]
