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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10-09-2021
Updated: 17-06-2025

Scoliosis surgery: what you need to know

When faced with the prospect of scoliosis surgery, it’s normal to have many questions. In this article we share our answers to the questions we are most frequently asked. 

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03-09-2021
Updated: 08-06-2022

Lumbar disc replacement: advantages over fusion surgery

When a herniated lumbar disc requires surgery, at Instituto Clavel we are committed to using artificial disc replacement surgery (ADR) whenever possible, because of the advantages it offers to the patient. In this article, we explain in detail what those advantages are compared to the alternative of lumbar fusion surgery. 

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13-08-2021
Updated: 04-05-2022

C5-C6 cervical disc herniation: causes, symptoms and treatments

This article offers information about C5-C6 cervical disc herniation from the experts in spinal pathologies at Instituto Clavel. In this article we explain the main causes of this pathology, the symptoms, and the various treatment options. 

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13-08-2021
Updated: 30-08-2021

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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13-08-2021
Updated: 23-10-2024

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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13-08-2021
Updated: 17-06-2025

Stretching exercises for your back

Do you have back pain that you can’t seem to get rid of? Instituto Clavel Rehabilitation has some recommendations for stretching exercises that can help you.

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