Joint & Spine

January 11, 2011January 26, 2017

“Oh, My Aching Back!”: Tips to Manage Minor Back Pain at Home

Your back hurts, but not bad enough to go to the doctor. What can you do about it at home? “If you have a light back injury, you’ll have localized lower back pain from working out or overdoing it. You might have some improvement when lying down, but it will be worse when bending over,” … Continue reading “Oh, My Aching Back!”: Tips to Manage Minor Back Pain at Home

December 20, 2010January 25, 2017

With minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) you won’t miss out on life

You bend over and hear a pop in your back and then it’s nearly impossible to stand up. The pain is excruciating. There’s a burning sensation down your right leg. You have a ruptured disk and sciatica. Again. You’ve tried physical therapy, painkillers and heat. On many occasions over the years. It’s time for back … Continue reading With minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) you won’t miss out on life