by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Aug 2, 2022 | Surgery
Did you know that your insurance can deny your back surgery if you smoke? We often have patients ask why we include smoking restrictions in our pre-surgery instructions, so we thought it was time to chat about what we have seen, and why some insurance companies have a...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Aug 2, 2022 | Surgery
Few things are more frustrating than lower back pain for athletes. When you are used to being top of your game, a new ache or pain can be concerning. Chronic low back pain in athletes can be even more upsetting. You may wonder if your lower back pain will require...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Aug 2, 2022 | Surgery
You have dealt with pain for long enough. Your doctor has recommended back surgery, and now it’s time to prepare. While it is most important that you follow your back surgeon’s recommendations for surgery prep, we have created this guide to help as well. One...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Jun 14, 2022 | Surgery
Why do I feel numbness in my hands and feet? Numbness in hands and feet, those kinds of “pins and needles” sensations that you can get–or complete loss of feeling–can happen to the healthiest of us, and they can be caused by a number of factors. For example, the...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Apr 5, 2022 | Surgery
cAre you looking for information on how to relieve nerve pain in your leg? Nerve pain in your legs can range in severity from uncomfortable to excruciating. Depending on the cause of the pain, as we explain on our website, “you may experience a mild ache, a burning...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Feb 15, 2022 | Surgery
Did you know that many spine surgeries are now minimally invasive? We understand how unsettling the idea of surgery can be, but advancements in medical science have made less invasive options much more common. And, importantly, minimally invasive spine surgery can be...
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