Most people experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain can happen to anyone, but usually occurs in older age. Pain in your lower back may be attributed to several causes—whether it's a slipped disk or plain ol' bad posture. But what exactly is triggering

When you're not dealing with a life-saving operation, it's easy to question whether or not you really need surgery. A lot of people facing elective orthopedic surgeries, like spine surgery, wonder if it's worth the stress and lengthy recovery. It's not uncommon for patients to ask "will back surgery really

Anterior or posterior? Should I have an anterior or posterior hip replacement surgery? Which approach is better? Is one approach really better than the other? If you're preparing for a hip replacement surgery, you've probably asked yourself these very questions. To get to the bottom of the "anterior vs. posterior"

Whether you've got spondylosis, a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, or chronic back pain, a surgery may be the next move in your health journey. Read on as we break-down the most common types of back surgeries, explain the procedure, and share which back/ spine surgery might resolve your back

If you've got a back or spine surgery on the books, like a laminectomy, discectomy or spinal fusion, it can feel very overwhelming. Similarly, if you don't have back surgery scheduled but know it's inevitable, it can feel just as scary. One important way to combat pre-surgery jitters is to

Scoliosis is defined and diagnosed by an abnormal curvature of the spine. Instead of being straight, the spine deforms into a curve that when x-rayed looks more like a squirmy worm or slithering snake (sorry for this visual!). If the curvature is severe and symptomatic enough, surgery may be the

A lot of people with chronic pain report feeling depressed. For many people, it’s a “chicken or the egg” scenario. For instance, "did I start feeling depressed or anxious because of my chronic pain?" or "is my back pain a physical manifestation of my depression?". Regardless of how your

When you're down for the count after surgery and not feeling well, there's not a lot to look forward to. However, there is a silver-lining in being cooped up at home: guilt-free TV watching! When you're sick and/or recovering from surgery, there's no shame in lying on the couch

Marijuana isn't just reserved for "pot smoking" teenagers, stoners, and artists! If you suffer from chronic pain--whether it be back, joint, osteoarthritis, or from an injury--you're probably more intrigued than ever with the idea of "marijuana as medicine". After all, marijuana has never been more mainstream and accepted by patients

If your experiencing joint pain, osteoarthritis, or an injury (like a torn ACL), you'll probably find yourself walking through the doors of a physical therapist. Depending on your condition, symptoms, and how long you've been in pain for, physical therapy may be a regular part of your routine. For others,