Spine Surgery
My Doctor Told Me My Back Pain Is from Bone Spurs – What Does That Mean?
Bone spurs do not necessarily lead to lower back pain, but they are a common cause of it. With proper care and treatment for bone spurs, you can relieve your pain and regain movement. Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are bony growths that can develop on the spine due to wear and age. They are actually…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About the Two Types of Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Do you suffer from chronic lower back pain? Aches and pains don’t have to be an irreversible part of aging. Painful discs can often lead to chronic lower back pain, but you don’t have to suffer through it. There are two types of lumbar spinal fusion – posterolateral and interbody fusion – that can reduce…
Read MoreIf You Have Persistent Lower Back Pain from Spinal Stenosis, It May Be Time for Surgery
The surgeons at Arkansas Surgical Hospital have extensive experience in helping patients alleviate persistent lower back pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis. For patients who are ready, a lumbar laminectomy is the best solution. If you have been living with the chronic lower back pain that results from lumbar spinal stenosis, the time has come…
Read MoreHow is a Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Performed?
The cutting-edge technology used in minimally invasive spine surgery allows for shorter procedures, faster recovery time, and less muscle damage in patients experiencing chronic back pain. Minimally invasive spine surgery involves making smaller incisions in order to perform spinal procedures, which typically results in a much lower risk of damage to the muscles and tissues…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Medication & Physical Therapy Stop Controlling Your Chronic Back Pain
Back pain limits your mobility and drains your energy, so if your traditional pain management techniques stop working, do not wait to find relief. Alternative treatments like spinal pain pumps or spinal cord stimulators can combat your pain quickly and effectively. Our backs bear much of the stress of modern life, from lifting children or…
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