[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Guide to Effective Strategies for Managing Back Pain Finding effective strategies for managing back pain is more important than ever. As a whole, back pain has become a significant issue in American society. Enough so that it affects a large portion of the population. If you suffer from back pain, here are some statistics to prove you’re not alone: According to the National Library of Medicine, back pain is one of the most common reasons for primary and emergency consultations. It boasts an estimated $200 billion spent annually on treatment. The CDC conducted a study and found that lower back pain

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 5 Reasons Why We Need Innovative Cervical Disc Fusion Techniques Innovative cervical disc fusion techniques exist for a reason. They are paramount in addressing various challenges associated with traditional fusion methods and in improving patient outcomes. In comparison, non-innovative cervical disc fusions typically refer to all other traditional fusion techniques. These older techniques are ones that have been used for many years. They involve the removal of the diseased or damaged disc and the fusion of adjacent vertebrae. Fusion can be done using bone grafts and hardware such as plates, screws, or cages. While these traditional fusion techniques do still work and

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Advanced Spine Surgery: What Does That Even Mean? To most, it might seem like all spine surgery is advanced spine surgery. However, there is a category that goes above and beyond the rest. Advanced spine surgery encompasses a spectrum of surgical procedures designed to address complex spinal conditions beyond what traditional or basic spinal surgeries can manage. It involves a level of intervention that often involves intricate techniques, specialized instrumentation, and a high level of expertise—Expertise being the most crucial aspect. This inherent complexity arises from the diverse array of spinal disorders it aims to treat, such as degenerative disc disease, spinal

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Miracle of Specialized Cervical Disc Fusion Procedures Specialized cervical disc fusion procedures are minimally invasive surgeries that enjoin two vertebral bones in a patient’s neck. Essentially, your neck has bone grafts and various instruments strategically implanted to treat severe cervical spinal pain and disability. A surgeon will approach your cervical spine anteriorly or posteriorly, or possibly combine anterior-posterior approaches. A fusion surgery shouldn’t be confused with artificial disc replacements, which preserve motion by switching out a damaged disc. In most patient cases, cervical fusion is the popular option. In the United States, thousands of patients undergo various single-level and multi-level cervical fusions

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] These Holistic Solutions for Living with Back Pain Work The best holistic solutions for living with back pain are in reach if you seek a simple, integrative approach. Today, medical and lifestyle changes can be tailored to your specific needs to achieve your goals. However, discovering which strategies will best suit your situation requires consulting a pain management expert. Your spine needs to be examined from top to bottom by professionals who work in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar treatment. Patients don't realize there are more ways to enhance their spinal system's functionality and wellness than just through pain relief. Targeted exercises, better nutrition,

5 Easy Steps to Finding a Top-Rated Spine SurgeonTop-rated spine surgeons dedicate themselves to pushing both spinal treatments and technology forward. They are the cutting edge of modern medicine. They’re also hard to come by, get to know, and fully trust. But this isn’t due to any fault of their own. Rather, it’s due to those physicians who don’t push themselves to be the very best. It’s the ones who don’t treat their clients well. The ones who don’t try to learn from their peers. Even the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services states, “Patients admitted to the hospital for

Do You Need a Spine Surgeon? Asking yourself whether you need a spine surgeon is a big deal. And a lot must’ve happened to get you to this point. We get it. How much pain have you been in? How much discomfort? While we understand considering any sort of back surgery is a big deal, we also understand how impactful it can be for those who really need it. You know you might need to consider spinal surgery if you’ve experienced anything like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and so on and your overall quality of life hasn’t improved over time or

Why are You Living with Back Pain? If you're living with back pain, you're not alone. A while back, the International Association for the Study of Pain put out an article stating, “…Back pain has been the leading cause of years lived with disability since 1990 and remains a significant global public health concern.” Today, that statistic hasn’t changed much. In fact, it’s gotten much worse. Unfortunately, “back pain” is such a broad term. On top of that, most of us can’t tell exactly where our back pain is located or what caused it in the first place. And with so many treatment

How Does Cervical Disc Fusion Work: Everything You Need to Know Are you or someone you know about to undergo a cervical disc fusion procedure? Not sure what to expect? That’s okay. That’s why we’re here. And that’s why we’ve prepared this article just for you. At Maxim Spine, we believe wholeheartedly in being transparent. After all, you’re in control. Not only that, but you deserve to feel comfortable. We feel the best way to achieve this is to be informed. Today, that means tackling the subject of spinal disc fusions. More commonly referred to as “Spinal Fusions,” (We’ll use the terms interchangeably)