New Trends in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery is being used at a greater rate than at any previous time in history and has become an increasingly common treatment choice for spinal intervention. Over the past several years, research has demonstrated that a minimally invasive approach produces results that are as good or better than traditional open methods when […]
An Overview of Scoliosis and Treatment Options
Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine has rotated abnormally and curves to the side. Scoliosis can exist at birth or develop during childhood, and most commonly occurs during adolescence. The ailment is very rarely found in adults, and due to the onset of facet joint disease. Scoliosis causes are not known, although genetics […]
New Advances in Spine Surgery
Spine surgery has made dramatic strides over the last one to two decades. Techniques to decrease recovery time, reduce tissue disruption, and retain mobility are now being used, with several others under development. Very few individuals need spine surgery, but for those who do there are more choice than ever before, allowing for shorter hospital […]
Flatback Syndrome Overview
Flatback Syndrome is a condition that occurs when there is not a normal inward curve in the low back. Typical spinal alignment consists of three curves: inner curves (lordosis) at the neck (cervical) and low back (lumbar) level, and an outer curve (kyphosis) at the trunk (thoracic) level. When these curves lose their natural balance, […]
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Is It Right For Me?
Spine surgery should be your last option when non-surgical treatments fail to relieve your spine and neck pain. The good news is that modern technology has paved the way for minimally invasive spine surgery procedures. Minimally invasive spine surgery is designed to cause the least amount of trauma possible to the patient. A skilled surgeon […]
Orthopaedic Health: Do I Need a Cortisone Shot?
Your doctor may have advised you to take a cortisone shot for your arthritis or other painful condition, but do you really need it? Cortisone injections have long been proven safe and appropriate for a lot of orthopedic health issues. However, some tend to develop concerns when they hear that this procedure uses steroids. You […]
Back Pain Surgery: Do I Really Need It?
Patients and their families are you usually left with more questions than answers when considering back pain surgery. Treatment choices for back pain will depend on the source, severity, persistence, and trajectory of the pain. If the back pain is not accompanied by leg pain, then back pain surgery should not be the first choice. […]
How This Simple Household Chore is Causing You Back Pain
Did you know that there is one type of activity- a seemingly simple one – that can be a source of your chronic low back pain? Lower back pain is caused by any excessive internal pressure that distorts or stretches the spine’s soft tissues. When stretched, the soft tissue sends pain signals to the brain […]
Should I Exercise While Having Back Pain?
Even athletes experience back pain at some point in their lives. It can manifest as an ache on the hip, shooting pain from the legs and butt, or soreness in the low and mid-back area. Back pain can prevent a person from reaching his or her fitness goals. If you’re physically active but suffering from […]
Caring for Your Back While At Work
Sitting for long hours in the office can be detrimental to our bodies. When we spend all day at the desk, we put ourselves at higher risk of developing diseases and other types of body pain. Spine Center of Texas knows that sitting at work is not always avoidable, so we’ll be listing down effective […]
Should You Treat Your Back Pain?
The problems Most people experience back pain at some point of their lives. The good news here is that it usually goes away within a short span of time. However, there’s no denying the fact that back pain is absolutely excruciating and nerve wrecking. There is no way to make the pain go away faster. […]
Anxiety and Back Pain
Back pain is a very common kind of pain that a majority of the people in the world go through. If you have been suffering from anxiety, then it’s quite likely that the reason behind your back pain is caused by stress and anxiousness. You may be surprised to hear this, but back pain that […]
