Visit orthopedics.healthanimations.com for FREE videos, illustrations and patient handouts for healthcare providers. This 3D medical animation shows a herniation of a lumbar intervertebral disc at the level of L4 – L5, a common cause of lower back pain.

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About the Video: Back pain is very common and can be caused by many different things. This program examines some of the causes and treatments for back pain and the role of spine surgery, when needed, for conditions such as   … Read more

Endoscopic surgery refers to the use of specialized video cameras and instruments which are passed through small incisions (less than 2 cm) into the chest, abdominal or joint cavities to perform surgery. The benefits of endoscopic surgery are …

Why is swimming or being submerged in water bad for you after back surgery?
My mom had back surgery a couple months ago and she’s still not supposed to go into pools/oceans/lakes/ or go swimming at all for that matter.   … Read more

I have been a practicing chiropractor for over 10 years here in Green Bay, Wisconsin. I have certifications in spinal biomechanics, neurology, and spine rehabilitation accumulating over 700 post graduate hours of study in these fields. My practice philosophy has   … Read more