Recovery after lumbar arthrodesis surgery

Lumbar arthrodesis is a procedure that can be used to relieve certain types of back pain when other treatments have failed. Nowadays, because there are new ways to perform this surgery using minimally invasive techniques, the patient’s recovery process is much faster and easier than in the past. 

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20-10-2022
Updated: 03-11-2022

Lumbar spondyloarthritis: causes, symptoms, and treatment

Spondyloarthritis is an inflammatory disease that can cause the vertebrae of the lumbar region to fuse. This, in turn, can lead to the spine losing flexibility and to become hunched over. This article explains more about this disease. 

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15-10-2022
Updated: 11-10-2023

World Spine Day: Tips on taking care of your spine

According to the World Health Organization, 80% of the world's population will suffer back pain at some point in their life. In light of this, on the occasion of World Spine Day, we want to share some recommendations to help you care for this important part of your body. 

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07-10-2022

Radiofrequency of the dorsal root ganglion

Pulsed radiofrequency applied to the dorsal ganglion has the effect of altering the activity of a specific nerve root at the lumbar level. This procedure is indicated for treating pain in patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy. We explain more in this article.

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30-09-2022

How to stretch your lower back to relieve pain

Does your back hurt? Stretching can be your ally in keeping back pain away. In this article, we offer some guidelines on how to perform back stretches safely. 

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23-09-2022
Updated: 07-11-2022

Foraminal herniation: causes, symptoms and treatment

Foraminal herniations are a less frequent type of disc herniation. The name refers to the location where they occur, in the exit hole of the nerve. The experts at Instituto Clavel explain their main causes, the most common symptoms and the available treatments. 

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16-09-2022
Updated: 15-07-2024

Does a sciatic nerve recover? Dr. Català responds.

Instituto Clavel wants to answer all your questions about pathologies of the spine and skull. On this occasion, Dr. Ignasi Català, neurosurgeon and Deputy Director of the Institute, talks about sciatica and its recovery process. 

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