Spine Articles About Pain

Ultra Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Assisted Lumbar Fusion

November 20, 2023

For many years, spine surgeons have been searching for ways to accomplish the same goal of improving patient outcomes while limiting post operative pain and ...

Dr. Harrod’s Approach to Treating Back Pain

February 1, 2023

Low back pain is very common, but no two patients are exactly alike. So when a patient visits Dr. Harrod at The Spine Center, his ...

How To Manage Back Pain During Holiday Travel

November 16, 2022

Along with the fun and excitement the holidays bring, chances are also high that you or someone in your family will experience back pain at ...

Are You a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

October 7, 2022

What is minimally invasive spine surgery and am I a good candidate? Back pain is one of the most common medical problems facing people in ...

It’s My Leg That’s Hurting, Not My Back. Why Am I Being Sent to a Spine Specialist?

July 12, 2022

“It’s my leg that is hurting, not my back, why are you X-raying my spine?” This is a common question we receive from patients for ...

What is Spinal Traction and Does It Work for Back & Neck Pain?

April 22, 2022

Spinal traction is a widely used treatment for low back pain as well as neck pain. Traction utilizes a force and counterforce to pull in ...

What Can the Shopping Cart Sign Tell You About Your Back Pain?

March 28, 2022

Have you ever been grocery shopping and noticed your legs hurt and feel weak, but then realize the symptoms go away with leaning over the ...

Tips for Traveling with Back Pain

December 7, 2021

People living with back pain know that the travel associated with holiday get togethers can sometimes put a damper on family fun. Flying can cause ...

Life with a Spinal Cord Stimulator

October 12, 2021

Chronic pain — pain that continues for 12 weeks or longer — affects about 20% of the United States population. Chronic pain may make it impossible to carry out ...

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Spine Pain

September 12, 2021

Back pain is quite common, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be serious. In fact, lower back pain is responsible for about 3% of emergency room visits. ...

What to Expect from Endoscopic Spine Surgery

April 1, 2021

Chronic back pain is one of the top causes of missed work days in the United States. If you’ve struggled with back pain and aren’t getting relief ...

How Epidural Spine Injections Can Help You

January 20, 2021

If you’re one of the 16 million people in the United States who suffers from chronic back pain or sciatica, you may be feeling frustrated by your ...

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