You may have heard it referenced by many different names, including cervical disc herniation, ruptured disc, slipped disc or bulging disc. Regardless of what it’s called, a herniated disc can…
You’ve met your spine surgeon. You’ve set the date for your scoliosis correction surgery. As your surgical date approaches, it’s important to know what to expect before and after your…
Spinal cord stimulation is an increasingly popular technique used to treat persistent back pain. When other forms of back pain treatment like medication or surgery don’t work, many patients and…
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is the name given to back pain that persists despite surgical intervention. It’s technically a misnomer, though, as it is not a syndrome but rather…
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with spinal cancer, you’re not alone. Close to 24,000 people per year develop spinal or brain cancer in the United States. While it can be…
