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To Fuse or Not to Fuse, a Surgical Discussion on Cervical Radiculopathy

Health & Wellness, Spine CareBy Derek Morrow, PA-C May 26, 2015

In the past two decades cervical (neck) disk replacement has become a huge interest of spine research. Cervical disk replacement (CDR) now has been tested and approved for treatment of certain neck disorders such as diseased or bulging disks that cause radiculopathy or myelopathy. The first FDA approved disk replacement in the US occurred in… Continue Reading To Fuse or Not to Fuse, a Surgical Discussion on Cervical Radiculopathy

Neck Pain and Muscle Spasm

Health & Wellness, Spine CareBy Derek Morrow, PA-C May 19, 2015

Do you ever wake up and have a stiff neck, and wonder why does my neck feel locked up, sore, and stiff? Have you ever sustained a whiplash injury such as a car accident, and wonder why my neck is so sore? Why can’t I turn my head? At Prairie Spine & Pain Institute, we… Continue Reading Neck Pain and Muscle Spasm

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs):

Health & Wellness, Spine CareBy Derek Morrow, PA-C May 14, 2015

When a person has pain, one of the first medications usually grabbed out of the medicine cabinet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). In this article we will discuss the use of NSAIDs and specifically with back pain. NSAIDs are anti-inflammatory drugs with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Analgesic refers to controlling pain and antipyretic refers… Continue Reading Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs):

Whiplash Injuries

Health & Wellness, Spine CareBy Derek Morrow, PA-C May 5, 2015

Whiplash is a very common injury that occurs with the cervical (area related to the neck) spine. The majority of people who experience whiplash are due to a deceleration injuries such as a car accident. The motion that occurs with these accidents is a backward then forward motion stretching all the muscles and ligaments in… Continue Reading Whiplash Injuries

Obesity and Back Pain

Diet, Exercise, Health & Wellness, Spine CareBy Derek Morrow, PA-C April 28, 2015

Many patients often ask, “Does being overweight affect back pain?” This a common question echoed throughout any orthopedic clinic. The truth is, yes, weight can affect your spine and cause pain. The spine is built to carry the weight of the body. The spine is very efficient at completing this function. The weight carried comes… Continue Reading Obesity and Back Pain

Category Archives: Spine Care

To Fuse or Not to Fuse, a Surgical Discussion on Cervical Radiculopathy

Neck Pain and Muscle Spasm

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs):

Whiplash Injuries

Obesity and Back Pain