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Degenerative Spine Conditions

November 6, 2020

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As your body ages, it will undergo many changes. For example, your skin may become dry and lose elasticity, your arteries and blood vessels may begin to stiffen, your muscles may lose strength, and your bones may shrink in density. The spine is composed of vertebrae and spinal discs, and may also degenerate as part… 

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Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc

July 23, 2020

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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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Causes of a Herniated Disc

April 24, 2020

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Approximately 80 percent of people will experience back pain at least once in their lives due to a variety of reasons, a very common reason of which is a herniated disc. A herniated disc is also referred to as a slipped or ruptured disc. With a herniated disc, the nucleus of the disc is pushed… 

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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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Responsibilities of an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

February 14, 2020

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Many orthopedic surgeons specialize in treating a certain area of the body or type of condition. They may focus on sports injuries, arthritis injuries, inherited (congenital) disorders, back issues, and more. An orthopedic spine surgeon specializes in issues that affect the back, and they can offer both nonsurgical and surgical treatment to help the patient… 

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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.