For this article, we spoke with physical therapist all-star, Craig, of The Prehab Guys. As a popular physical therapist, Craig has helped thousands of clients and online followers better manage their lower back pain. Lower back pain (LBP) is both scary and stressful. When you have your first flare-up you
A discectomy for a lumbar herniated disk may be quite the mouthful, but it's actually one of the most common and effective back surgeries. For those with lower back pain, a lumbar herniated disk may be the root cause of your symptoms. What is a Lumbar Herniated Disk? Medical jargon
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