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…
Many people think of physical therapy as a bit of a chore, but you should actually be excited about it – you’re going to get your body back to normal again. You’ll have one-on-one coaching on strengthening and stretching the part of your body that has been injured or is recovering from surgery, and you’ll…
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…
Dr. Bradley D. Ahlgren of Algren Spine in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in orthopedic spine conditions, treatments, and surgery. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our patients. We invite you to share this…
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