Do you have acute or chronic back pain? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, back pain is the most common health complaint and reason for missed work in the United States. According to the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute, almost 65 million have experienced recent back pain. Of those 65 million people, 16 million [...]
What Is Spinal Stenosis? The spinal column is made up of vertebrae, and it gives your body its structure. The main role of the vertebrae is to protect your spinal cord. The spinal cord is made up of nerves, and these nerves carry the signals that your brain and other parts of your body send [...]
A minimally invasive spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that's used to join at least two bones of the spine together, which gets rid of any motion between the two bones or vertebrae. The goal of this procedure is to complete the treatment with smaller incisions and less exposure of the spine, which also shortens [...]
Your spine is made up of many bones, which are called vertebrae. You're born with about 33 vertebrae, but some fuse together as you grow older. Most adults have 24 vertebrae. Each vertebra is stacked on top of the other, and discs between them stop the bones from rubbing against each other when you move. [...]
What To Do When Your Back Hurts from Scoliosis? Are you experiencing bothersome or even debilitating back pain that is related to scoliosis? You are not alone. Scoliosis is a spinal condition in which the spine curves sideways, often making it difficult for someone to stand up straight. The result can be chronic back pain, [...]
When does Back Pain Require Medical Attention? Back pain is a common problem that affects many people. It can be short-term or long-lasting, and it may come and go. You might feel lower back pain when you cough or sneeze, stand for too long, lift something heavy, sit in the same position for too long [...]
What Treatment is Best for the Spine? Causes of Back Pain Back pain is a widespread problem, with low back pain affecting an estimated 80% of adults at some point in their lives. The pain may develop suddenly as a result of: Muscle strain caused by heavy lifting or an accident [...]
The Health Risks and Side Effects of Poor Posture “Tech-neck,” also known as “text-neck,” is a physical condition that causes neck pain in individuals who repetitively strain the muscles and tissues in their neck, often by hunching over to look at their mobile devices. Tech-neck is just one of the many issues that are a [...]
Laser Surgery Laser spine surgery is a divisive subject among spine surgeons, and Dr. Alexander would like to share some information on the subject of laser surgery and how it relates to minimally invasive surgery. The potential of this technique to make improvements on the spine has yet to be set in stone, but people [...]
