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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25-03-2022

Scoliosis: degrees of severity, types, and treatment

It is estimated that approximately 3% of the adolescent population has scoliosis of the spine, but in most cases, the curvature does not exceed 30 degrees. If you would like to know more about this condition, we invite you to read this article prepared by our spine specialists at Instituto Clavel.  

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18-03-2022

Non-surgical treatments for a cervical disc herniation

Most patients suffering from a cervical disc herniation do not need surgery. With the right treatments, the condition usually improves in a matter of four to six weeks. We invite you read the following article to find out more about these treatments.

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10-03-2022

What is disc desiccation and how can it be treated?

Did you know that your intervertebral discs can become dehydrated? When this happens, it can cause pain that interferes with your daily activities. Today we tell you what disc desiccation is and how it can be treated.

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01-03-2022

Spinal stenosis: symptoms and severity

Spinal stenosis is a pathology that causes low back pain, numbness or weakness in the legs, among other symptoms. In the following, we discuss these symptoms and their severity. 

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28-02-2022

Types of disc herniations and how they can affect your daily life

Intervertebral disc hernias are classified according to the three areas of the spine where they can occur. In this article, we will review these three types of hernias, and describe how they can affect your daily life if left untreated.

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18-02-2022

Causes of middle back pain

The middle area of the spine is the most rigid area of the back. It is estimated that one out of ten men and one out of five women suffer from middle back pain. What are the main causes of this kind of pain? Keep reading to find out more!

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