How long does lumbago last, and how can it be treated?

Lumbago, or low back pain, is one of the most common spinal pathologies. In fact, according to the WHO, it affects 70% of the population. That’s why here at Instituto Clavel, we’d like to tell you more about it, including how long it lasts and how the pain can be treated.

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12-01-2024

Types of epilepsy and epileptic seizures

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes unprovoked recurrent epileptic seizures. It may be due to a lesion in the brain, or it may have a genetic cause. However, in most cases, the cause is unknown, and not all seizures are epileptic seizures. In this article we explain more.

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05-12-2023

Dr. Carreño answers frequently asked questions about epilepsy

Epilepsy is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system, characterized by repeated seizures. In this article, Dr. Mar Carreño answers the most frequently asked questions about this neurological condition.  

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23-11-2023

Back pain and employee sick leave: causes and prevention

Just like it says in the title: back pain is responsible for approximately half the cases of employee sick leave in Spain, especially among office workers. Let Instituto Clavel tell you why and offer some postural hygiene guidelines to prevent it from happening to you too.

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09-11-2023

Ask Dr. Zabaleta: In which cases is endoscopic spine surgery recommended?

Contact Instituto Clavel hereEndoscopic surgery is the new revolution in minimally invasive procedures for spine surgery. It is especially useful for treatment of herniated discs and lumbar canal stenosis to relieve back pain or symptoms caused by nerve compression. Dr. Zabaleta explains the types of cases in which this type of surgery is recommended. 

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25-10-2023

Symptoms and types of scoliosis in people over 50

Adults with scoliosis usually have no symptoms for most of their lives. When symptoms finally appear, it is because the curvature has increased or the adult suffers problems such as degeneration of the spinal discs. In this article, Instituto Clavel provides information about this condition in people over 50 years of age.

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12-10-2023

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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