Spine

Maverick disc implanted (L4-L5) Stenum Hospital Germany

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If you have prolonged moderate to severe back pain, chances are at some point a doctor is going to suggest back surgery. Most likely this suggestion will come after pain med prescriptions and epidural blocks have lost their efficiency   … Read more

If you suffer from back pain, including disc degeneration or a herniated disc, you may be considering having back surgery to give you some relief. Back pain can be severe, tempting us with surgery as a remedy. If you suffer   … Read more

In a previous article I discussed my own experiences with non-invasive procedures to repair and recover from a herniated disc. Now I will explore the two major invasive methods, surgery and spinal injections. I have also undergone both of   … Read more

Michael Perry, MD, Medical Director of Laser Spine Institute, explains which patients are back surgery candidates for the center’s minimally invasive spine procedures. Conditions that can be treated at Laser Spine Institute include: herniated discs, bone spurs, scar tissue,   … Read more