Orthopedics

Can an Orthopedic Surgeon Help Me with Tailbone Pain in My Spine?

Tailbone pain – also referred to as coccydynia – is pain that occurs in or around the last bone at the bottom of the spine, known as the coccyx (tailbone). Damage or inflammation to the coccyx, or to the surrounding structures, can cause pain and tenderness in the bony area just above the buttocks. Sometimes… 

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Microdiscectomy to Treat Your Herniated Disc – What You Should Know

Your discs prevent your vertebrae from rubbing against one another. Your discs, however, are sensitive and may wear out over time. As the lining of the disc thins and the disc becomes less flexible, you’re more at risk for the outer lining tearing – also known as a herniated disc. Fortunately, a herniated disc treatment… 

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Top Exercises for Scoliosis

People who have scoliosis have an abnormal curvature of the spine. This condition usually develops during a child’s growth spurt before puberty. Treatment for scoliosis depends on various factors, like the patient’s age and the severity and shape of the spinal curvature. For mild cases, your doctor may recommend physical therapy instead of surgery, and… 

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Emergency Signs and Symptoms of a Spinal Cord Injury

The spinal cord is a bundled collection of nerves connecting the brain to the rest of the nervous system, thereby controlling many functions of the body. It is protected by the spinal vertebrae and several layers of tissue. Trauma to this sensitive part of the central nervous system can lead to permanent disability. Prompt medical… 

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When to See a Doctor for Low Back Pain

Back pain is so common that it is one of the main reasons why people worldwide take sick time off from work. In a majority of cases, back pain will get better without the need for medical intervention – sometimes, however, symptoms are more serious and warrant further investigation and treatment. With back pain often… 

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Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc

The human back is designed with special padding that is situated between each set of two adjacent vertebrae in the spine. These soft, rubber-like pads absorb shock and pressure while we walk and run, so that the bones in the spine are protected and remain stable. These pads, called discs, also enable the spine to… 

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Treatments For Chronic Spinal Pain

Most of us experience episodes of back pain at some point in our lives, but often, these spells are temporary and go away without the need for treatment. If you suffer from chronic back pain – pain that persists over a long period of time – it could result from a serious spinal condition and… 

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Benefits of spinal fusion surgery

It is true that many cases of back pain can be resolved using conservative treatment methods, especially if the underlying cause of the pain is a sprain, strain, and other soft tissue injury. However, patients with chronic back pain who do not get relief from nonsurgical treatments may have a structural issue in the spine…. 

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Types of Physical Therapy

Physical therapists treat patients experiencing various problems—from pain management to complications in the circulatory system. Some patients may not know this, but there are different types of physical therapy that cater to specific groups of people and conditions. It pays to be familiar with them, so that you get the specific type of care you… 

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When To Get A Microdiscectomy

A lumbar microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on your nerves and spinal cord in your back caused by a herniated disc. It involves the removal of a portion of the bulging disc, hence, the term “micro”. Today, a microdiscectomy can be performed as a minimally-invasive procedure, which requires a smaller incision… 

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