by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Oct 1, 2021 | Neck and Back Pain, Surgery
If you have an ailing back and surgery has been suggested as the only way forward, you may be wondering how to avoid that spinal fusion surgery altogether. After all, there are certain ways you may be able to delay surgery to a time that works better for your needs...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Sep 18, 2021 | Surgery
A herniated disc can be painful, and many people who experience this type of pain refer to it as “a pinched nerve.” However, though the physical pain that is occurring might give the feeling of “pinching,” a herniated disc is not the same thing. So what exactly is a...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | May 3, 2021 | Neck and Back Pain
Whether it’s caused by injury, lifestyle or genetics, millions of Americans suffer from back pain at some point in their lives — as much as 80 percent of adults according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. ...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Mar 23, 2021 | Surgery
Getting back surgery can be scary and it can have a lot of big question marks. Are you doing the right thing? Will it make you better in the long run? How long will recovery be? All of these are questions that you need to discuss with your back surgeon prior to...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Jan 30, 2021 | Neck and Back Pain
Are you suffering from neck and back pain? Odds are, at some point in your life, you will–back pain is the number one pain-related reason why patients visit their doctor. Sometimes it’s a serious spine problem and sometimes it’s a minor tense muscle that will go...
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