Leaving the hospital after spine surgery can feel rushed. A nurse reviews a folder of papers, and someone helps into…
At the kitchen table, the coffee mug lands harder than usual. A shirt button takes longer. On the stairs, one…
A family may hear the change before anyone has words for it. One shoe scrapes near the hallway rug. A…
Back pain is common. Sciatica is also common. But just because they’re common doesn’t mean they’re not dangerous. For most…
Hearing the words “neck fusion” can stop people in their tracks. As well as hearing that they have spinal stenosis.…
Years ago, if you needed a spinal fusion, the conversation revolved around the question: “How do we stop this segment…
In 1935, the U.S. Army Air Corps unveiled the Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress.” It was the most advanced aircraft ever…
Why Does My Back Hurt? You twist to grab something, or wake up one morning, and there it is: Back…
Everyone’s body is different, and those differences really become apparent when recovering from a spine surgery. No two people will…
Hearing “you might need back surgery” can feel like a worst-case scenario—but it’s a lot more common than you think.…