There’s nothing more rejuvenating than a good night’s sleep, so when back pain keeps you from getting the rest you need to be your best, it’s natural to start exploring options for treatment. Back pain that strikes in the middle of the night can be caused by many things, but one of the most common…
DetailsAn intervertebral disc is a ligament that joins the vertebral bones, and it is a strong ligament. These discs are shock-absorbing cushions between the vertebra of the spine. An intervertebral disc has a strong outer ring of fibers that are called the annulus fibrosis and a soft center that is called the nucleus pulposus. The…
DetailsWhen one of the intervertebral discs in your spine is worn down, whether through natural causes or injury, it can become sunken and lose its ability to support its original height. As a result, the fibrous outer wall of the disc degenerates, causing the disc to collapse along the nerves of the spine. This is…
DetailsEverything changes if you’re trying to push through the pain caused by a herniated disc. Sleeping becomes a real challenge and the simplest of physical activities can leave you feeling broken. It’s enough to make anyone feel desperate for immediate relief, but should you consider surgery for your herniated disc? As you get older, it’s…
DetailsFunction of Discs in Back The discs in your back serve three very important purposes. First, they help absorb shock on the spine. Second, they function in a manner comparable to ligaments, holding the vertebrae of the spine in place. And third, they are cartilaginous joints that improve flexibility and mobility. When you discover a…
DetailsToday, it seems like just about everyone succumbs to chronic back pain at some point in their life. Whether it’s tightness in your lower back, sharp pain that shoots down your spine, or something else entirely, the spine is a vulnerable component of the human anatomy that undergoes significant wear and tear as the years…
DetailsWhen each and every day is limited by chronic pain, finding relief is your main priority. Unfortunately, figuring out the right treatment for your needs isn’t always easy. Nonsurgical methods aren’t always enough to make a full recovery, effective medicines are riddled with side effects, and the prospect of surgery can be a tough pill…
DetailsIf you experience lower back pain while bending over, lifting, or just taking part in day-to-day activities, you may have an annular tear. Annular tears are relatively common, but they have a tendency to go undiagnosed as the degree of pain associated with this condition varies from person to person. In order to understand what…
DetailsA microdiscectomy (sometimes referred to as decompression surgery) is a minimally invasive spine surgery that is commonly performed in Florida. This advanced procedure can help reduce pressure on the nerves in the spine and relieve back pain. What’s the Difference Between a Discectomy & a Microdiscectomy? During a discectomy, portions of spinal bone or disks…
DetailsImagine leaving a surgery center completely pain-free. The only sign that you received spinal surgery being a small bandage on your back. these are some of the aspects that make laser spine surgery so appealing to people living with chronic back pain in Florida. If you have been told that you may need back surgery,…
DetailsIf you have been diagnosed with an annular tear, you most likely have undergone a range of tests at your doctor’s office, including a thorough physical, an X-ray, and an MRI. These tests are intended to pinpoint the exact location of the tear as well as to help determine the severity. The location of the…
DetailsWhat You Need to Know About Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Spine surgery was usually performed as an “open operation”– meaning that a long incision was used to open up the patient. This gave the operating surgeon a direct view of the patient’s anatomy comprising the operating area. Fortunately, advancements in medical technology mean that significantly…
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