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Causes of Scoliosis

April 10, 2020

X-ray image human spine showing scoliosis

Scoliosis is a spine disorder that creates an abnormal curvature, or twisting, of the spine. It can affect people of any age, but it commonly occurs in children between the ages of 10 and 15. Some cases of scoliosis have clear causes, but most cases do not. A healthy spine is vertically straight when looking… 

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Types of Spinal Stenosis

April 3, 2020

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Spinal stenosis is a condition caused by the deterioration of the spine, most often due to an injury or years of wear and tear. Spinal stenosis actually has three variations. The type of spinal stenosis you have depends on the location of the narrowing. Lumbar spinal stenosis affects the lumbar region, thoracic affects the region… 

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Treatments for Sciatica Pain

March 20, 2020

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Sciatica pain stems from the body’s largest nerve, the sciatic nerve. The roots of the sciatic nerve are located in the lower back, specifically in the spinal cord’s lumbar section. The nerve extends down the lower legs, passing through the buttocks. The pain associated with the sciatic nerve can be felt in all of these… 

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Questions to Ask Your Spine Surgeon

March 13, 2020

closeup of a doctor with stethoscope holding an artificial spine model with pelvis unit of human skeleton

If you are seeking treatment for a spine condition that’s been causing you chronic back pain, you may benefit from talking to an experienced spine surgeon. The more questions you ask, the more confidence you will have in the doctor and in the procedure itself. The surgeon may even recommend minimally invasive treatments that don’t… 

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What Is Cervical Disc Herniation?

March 6, 2020

Woman with muscle injury having pain in her neck due to Cervical Disc Herniation

When you’re stressed or simply slept in a crooked posture the night before, you may feel pain in your neck and shoulders. Because of this, you may tend to ignore neck pain and figure it will go away. However, neck pain may also be a symptom of a spine condition called a cervical disc herniation…. 

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How Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Different from Conventional Surgery?

February 28, 2020

Mature woman helping the man with backache from Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Medical technological advances now enable more and more spine conditions to be treated with minimally invasive surgical techniques. These are generally much safer and require a shorter recovery time than conventional surgery. However, minimally invasive spine surgery isn’t always appropriate for all spinal conditions, and not everyone is a suitable candidate for it. Certain health… 

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What Causes Severe Spinal Pain?

February 21, 2020

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Spinal pain is usually characterized by discomfort felt in the lower back and neck region. The pain can become so severe that you are unable to continue with your day-to-day activities, and yet sitting down or lying down doesn’t always help either. Severe back pain is so common worldwide that it is one of the… 

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Common Types of Spine Surgeries

February 7, 2020

doctor checking a male elder patient's back in preparation for Spine Surgery

If you have been experiencing chronic back pain or feeling consistent discomfort in your spine, you might be considering spine surgery. Spinal pain, especially in the lumbar region (lower back) or the cervical region (neck), can be debilitating. Approximately half of all working Americans report experiencing back pain at least once a year, and it… 

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Is Spinal Fusion Surgery Safe?

January 27, 2020

doctor pointing on a spinal disc in a model of a spine

Spinal fusion is surgery that permanently connects two or more vertebrae together in your spine. It strengthens and stabilizes that segment of the spine and prevents any movement between them. It is recommended when motion is the source of pain in that part of your spine. Spinal fusion surgery may be recommended to treat conditions… 

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What Causes a Bulging Disc?

December 12, 2019

Disc problem of human spine. 3d illustration - Bulging Disc

As we get older, the protective cushiony discs between the vertebrae in our spine can dry out due to dehydration of the disc material, which is cartilage. When this cartilage dries out, it loses its integrity and can begin to slightly flatten out between its two vertebrae. This causes the disc to be compressed and… 

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At Ahlgren Spine, Dr. Bradley D. Ahlgren provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatments of spine conditions such as, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Herniated Disc, Bulging Disc, Degenerative Disc, Spinal Stenosis, and Spinal Trauma & Injuries.