What Is Spinal Decompression Surgery?
A nerve under pressure needs one thing above all, space. That’s really the whole point here. Usually it’s a bulging disc, a bone spur, or a canal that’s narrowed with age doing the squeezing. Spinal decompression surgery clears that obstruction so...
How Soon Can You Return to Work After Spine Surgery?
The answer depends largely on the nature of your work. A desk job typically allows a return within two to six weeks after a minor procedure. Physically demanding roles involving lifting or long hours on your feet often need three to six months instead. So a realistic...
Immediate Relief for Sciatica Pain
Sciatica is the sharp, shooting, or burning pain that travels from the lower back down through the buttock and into the leg, following the path of the sciatic nerve. It can range from a mild ache to pain so severe that standing, sitting, or walking becomes difficult....
Can Osteoporosis Cause Spinal Fractures?
Nobody expects a fracture from bending over to pick up a bag of groceries. But that’s exactly what happens once bones have thinned out enough from osteoporosis. An osteoporosis spinal fracture can happen from something as ordinary as coughing hard or twisting to...