Local San Diego Back Pain Experts Reveal A Truly Painless Approach To Severe Back Pain From Disc Injuries, Arthritis & Spinal Stenosis. Read more »
Combat wounds not the leading cause of evacuations (AP)
AP - American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan were more likely to be medically evacuated for health problems such as a bad back than for combat injuries, a new study says. Read more »
Heel Pain Usually Relieved With Stretching Regimen (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Dec. 30 (HealthDay News) -- The term "overuse injuries" may bring to mind tennis elbow and jogger's knee, but the sole of the foot is also at risk of injury due to overuse, doctors warn. Read more »
Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies updates its name to Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (News-Medical-Net)
The Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies (Fort Collins and Loveland, CO) has updated its name to Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies. The name change highlights the 40-year-old medical practice's services for patients with disorders or injuries to their back or neck. Read more »
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies: Name Update Emphasizes Practice’s Spine Care (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies has updated its name to Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies. The name change highlights the 40-year-old medical practice's services for patients with disorders or injuries to their back or neck. Read more »
(11/29) THE STRAW THAT BROKE THE SURFER’S BACK (Surfline)
Advice on back injuries in surfing Read more »
Littleton Adventist Hospital first in CO to implant spine device (Littleton Independent)
Robert Bess, a spine surgeon at Littleton Adventist Hospital, performed the first procedure in Colorado to treat spinal injuries using new technology. Read more »
Any nurses out there actively working with back problems?
a10cowgirl asked: I had a spinal fusion 6 months ago to fix an unstable low back (Spinal Stenosis). I had horrible pains down my legs due to the Sciatic nerve being pinched and I could barely walk. The nerve is free now and I have no pain going down my leg anymore. However, I do [...] Read more »
Is surgery the only option for 3 herniated discs,3 bulged discs and spinal stenosis?
Lis asked: I also have scoliosis and severe OA.My doctor said if I dont get surgery I will be in a wheelchair by 40 I am 32!email is lis_maiuri@yahoo.com Thank you all so much!Create a video blog Read more »
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery (Question about Recovery)?
jmg256 asked: I am having surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (L-5 region) in about three weeks, I live alone and live on a 3rd floor walk-up, after the surgery about how long will I be able to perform normal activities (go up and down stairs) and be able to go back to work? Also I [...] Read more »
