by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Nov 9, 2023 | Neck and Back Pain
Hippocrates, the founder of the Hippocratic oath, is often credited with coining the saying “Let food be thy medicine”. The idea behind the saying is that choosing our diet carefully can have an impact on overall health and well-being. While there are certainly...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Nov 9, 2023 | Neck and Back Pain
Neck pain is very common and can vary widely in severity. There are a number of causes of neck pain, as the American Association of Neurological Surgeons notes, and these can include: Muscle inflammationStrain TraumaArthritisDisc degenerationNarrowing...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Nov 9, 2023 | Surgery
If you’re a candidate for spine surgery, such as endoscopic spine surgery (ESS), then you should be aware that your bone density (or relative lack thereof) does have an important impact on the risk level of being operated on. That’s because the...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Nov 9, 2023 | Neck and Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis vs. spondylosis vs. spondylolysis…what a mouthful! We’d understand if you were to confuse any of these three — very different — issues of the spine. After all, they sound so similar. Two are conditions, one is a type of spinal fracture that may...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Jul 21, 2023 | Surgery
Are you and your doctor exploring whether you are a better candidate for XLIF vs TLIF? Are you wondering how they are different? Spinal fusion surgeries play a crucial role in the treatment of various spinal conditions, providing much-needed stability and relief to...
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