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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15-05-2020
Updated: 13-07-2021

Brain abscess: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

A brain abscess is an infection that is generally severe and requires hospital admission until it is resolved. In this post, the experts in neurosurgery from Instituto Clavel, tell you why this disease occurs, what its symptoms are and the most effective treatments.

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30-04-2020
Updated: 30-04-2026

Neck pain: Kinds, causes, and treatments that provide relief so you can enjoy life again

Neck pain, also known as cervicalgia, affects millions of people each year and can impact every aspect of your daily life, including how you sleep. This article from Instituto Clavel explains what causes neck pain, how to identify what kind it is, and what treatments really help patients feel better again.

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01-04-2020
Updated: 16-06-2025

Lumbar instability: one of the most frequent causes of back pain

Lumbar instability is apathology of the spine in which there is abnormal mobility or an abnormal joint between two or more contiguous vertebrae, and for those who have it, it can be very painful. From Instituto Clavel we’d like to tell you why this condition occurs and how to treat it.

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15-03-2020
Updated: 15-06-2021

What is spondylolisthesis? Everything you need to know about this lesion

Spondylolisthesis is a lesion in which one vertebra slips over another. The experts in pathologies of the spinal column at Instituto Clavel explain more about this affliction here, everything from the most common causes to the types of treatment available.

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01-03-2020
Updated: 12-06-2025

Can I do exercise after a disc hernia operation?

A herniated disc can make both daily activities and sports difficult. Therefore, one of the main concerns of people who are considering having an operation to end the pain, is knowing whether they will be able to return to normal exercise later. At Instituto Clavel, specialists in spine surgery, we have confirmed that in a great majority of cases it is possible. Let us tell you about it!

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15-01-2020
Updated: 22-04-2021

How to prevent and treat back pain

Back pain has become an increasingly more frequent problem due to our current lifestyle, characterized by a lack of physical activity and sedentary habits. However, preventing or reducing it is possible: take note of these tips from the spine specialists at Instituto Clavel!

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