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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24-08-2021

Trigeminal nerve pain: symptoms, causes, and treatments

Trigeminal nerve pain, or trigeminal neuralgia, can be confused with other pathologies.  We think it’s a good idea for you to know more about it so you can see a specialist and get the most appropriate treatment for your case. 

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19-08-2021

Lumbar Microdiscectomy: recovery and recommendations

Lumbar microdiscectomy surgery is a treatment for a herniated lumbar disc that compresses a nerve root. It is a minimally invasive spine surgery in which damaged tissue is removed. In this article, we describe the operation, and what to expect in the recovery process, including some recommendations to keep in mind. 

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11-08-2021

Vertebral compression fractures: causes, symptoms, and treatments

A vertebral compression fracture is a type of spinal fracture in which the vertebra collapses. Vertebral compression fractures occur due to various causes, the most common being injury or osteoporosis. In this article, we tell you more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments, and share some tips on prevention. 

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06-08-2021

Back pain: when to see a specialist

Back pain is very common, often because of using poor posture or as a result of subjecting your body to some specific stress. However, when the pain is severe or continues over a prolonged period of time, it’s important to see a doctor to determine the cause. Here are some things you should know. 

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04-08-2021

Can you work with sacroiliitis? Symptoms and Treatments

Sacroiliitis is an inflammation of the sacroiliac joint. It usually causes pain in the lower back so it is often mistaken for lumbalgia. If you have been diagnosed with sacroiliitis, or have any of these symptoms and you wonder if you can continue your normal work activity with this condition, this article will answer your questions. 

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05-07-2021

How to care for your back at work

We spend a large part of the day working. For many of us, work means spending a lot of time sitting down, whether it’s in front of a computer, or driving. For others, work can mean being on their feet all day, or lifting heavy weight, or performing repetitive movements. All these scenarios commonly lead to stress on the back and pain or discomfort in the back or neck area. This article offers some tips from our expert medical team to help you take better care of your spine at...

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