7 Habits That Support Optimal Spine and Back Health as You Age

7 Habits That Support Optimal Spine and Back Health as You Age

Creating habits that support optimal spine and back health will significantly improve your overall spine health. As we age, aches, pains, and joint stiffness become increasingly common, often accompanied by age-related spine changes. As we get older, and after age 40, many people have some degree of age-related spine changes. While some change is to… Continue Reading 7 Habits That Support Optimal Spine and Back Health as You Age

Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

The MIS TLIF (Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) procedure takes a gentle approach to the spine, utilizing a small incision in the patient’s back, typically only about an inch long. Unlike traditional methods, this technique navigates between muscles instead of stripping them from the bone, significantly reducing surgical muscle dissection and nerve movement needed… Continue Reading Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Lumbar Disc Replacement: Procedure Overview

Lumbar Disc Replacement: Procedure Overview

Lumbar Disc Replacement (LDR) surgery involves the replacement of lumbar discs with dynamic prosthetics aimed at alleviating low back and nerve pain. Prior to undergoing this procedure, candidates typically undergo thorough non-operative treatments. However, certain conditions such as severe disc degeneration may preclude them from being suitable candidates. By undergoing LDR surgery, patients often experience… Continue Reading Lumbar Disc Replacement: Procedure Overview