In 1970, I was a normal kid, involved in everything and afraid of nothing. I had never experienced back pain in my life and couldn’t even spell sciatica! Bad back? A bad back was something old people had and … Read more
About 300,000 back surgeries per year are performed in the US. What defines a necessary back surgery versus those that are elective?The indications for a necessary back surgery include the following: Increasing neurologic deficit Cauda Equina Syndrome Fracture with significant … Read more
What to Expect After SurgeryWeek OneHow long your recovery will take will depend on what type of surgery you had and how much damage needed to be repaired as well as what kind of damage was repaired. For some people … Read more
Back pain cushions provide comfort as well as support to your back. These cushions are helpful especially if you suffer frequently from back pain.Many people suffer from back pain for various reasons. A pregnant woman can experience aches in … Read more
There are many risks associated with any sort of surgery, including back surgery for pain. Doctors often either gloss over these risks, or fail to mention them completely simply because you have not asked. It is your responsibility as a … Read more