“9 for Spine”

Back problems are pretty common, especially as you get older, but often they don’t require surgery. If your spine fractures and you need surgery, it’s important to know whether your condition needs kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty.

Being overweight compromises your health in multiple ways — it can lead to hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, to name just a few complications. Can it also cause carpal tunnel syndrome? Find out here.

When severe neck pain doesn’t respond effectively to conservative care measures, it may be time to consider surgery. Explore some of the most common surgical techniques for chronic neck pain, and find out which may be right for you.

Back injuries are quite common, whether they come from sports injuries, exercise, or just lifting something the wrong way. When dealing with problems related to back injuries, how do you know when it’s caused by a spinal disc?

Many people have backaches from time to time, and nearly everyone has had the uncomfortable experience of having a sore neck. Sometimes, though, such problems persist, and you need an expert. Spinal stenosis could be to blame.

Do you suffer from sciatica? Getting your symptoms under control is just the first step to managing this painful condition. Once you do, you can help avoid problems altogether by adopting these simple practices.