Back decompression aims to relieve back pain by taking pressure off compressed spinal discs. There are surgical and nonsurgical methods of back decompression. Nonsurgical therapy includes spinal ...

Flexion and an elevated rate of compression are the two most common factors in the herniation of healthy lumbar discs at a microstructural level. Researchers looked at 72 healthy, mature, female ovine ...

Traditional spine surgery can result in long periods of recuperation and unsightly scarring. Dr. Theofilos uses the most advanced and minimally invasive techniques while treating your pain and ...

Undergoing Cervical Spine Surgery with the Salt Lake Orthopedic Clinic at MountainStar Healthcare’s St. Mark’s Hospital ...

Microdiscectomy surgery is used to relieve pressure on a lumbar nerve due to a herniated disc. This surgery is for severe cases where nerve compression causes significant pain or weakness. Risks of ...

Ever wake up with back pain and tell yourself it’s just how you slept, even though it doesn’t quite feel true? That doubt creeps in when the ache sticks around, follows you through the day, and ...

A herniated disc can pinch a nerve, which causes pain, numbness, or weakness in your lower back and legs. Diagnosing a ...

Your spine represents a marvel of biological engineering – 33 stacked vertebrae protecting the delicate spinal cord while providing remarkable flexibility and support for your entire body. This ...

The average office worker spends approximately 1,700 hours per year sitting at their desk, creating the perfect storm for developing back pain. Extended periods of sitting place excessive pressure on ...

One of the most common complaints from people is about their sharp and shooting back pain at times, but it is also one of the most misdiagnosed conditions. It might seem alright at first, but then, ...