Preventative Physical Therapy for Spine Health
Most people think of physical therapy exclusively as a treatment for pain or injury. But there...
Treatment
There are many treatments for spinal conditions and symptoms. Explore this page to gain an understanding of the most common non-surgical and surgical treatment options.
Non-Surgical Treatment
Non-surgical treatment options can be very effective at treating symptoms related to the spine and are often the first-line of treatment options offered by providers.
Ice or Heat?
COLD AND HEAT THERAPY CAN ALLEVIATE PAIN, BUT HOW DO YOU KNOW WHICH ONE TO USE...
Medications
Medications used to treat spinal condition symptoms aim to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and improve overall...
DID YOU KNOW?
Research studies have consistently demonstrated the effectiveness of preventative physical therapy in reducing the incidence of low back pain and improving functional outcomes.
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Surgical Treatment
Spine surgery may be frightening at first thought, but modern spine surgery can give you your life back.
Should I Have Surgery?
Because of decades of poor results, there has been in increase in the misconception that if...
Artificial Disc Replacement
Spinal disc replacement surgery, also known as artificial disc replacement (ADR) or total disc replacement (TDR),...
Microdiscectomy
A microdiscectomy (also known as microdecompression) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to relieve pain...
FACT:
Spinal surgery, when done for the right reasons and in the proper fashion, can yield excellent results.
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