SpineUniverse Blogs

Treating Degenerative Disc Disease with Chiropractic Care

Posted on May 16, 2012 | by Mitchell F. Miglis, DC in Dr. Miglis' Memos

I'm in my late 50s, and I have neck pain caused by degenerative disc disease. Can chiropractic care help me? Which chiropractic techniques will my chiropractor use?

Can Pilates Improve My Posture and Help Prevent Upper Back Pain?

Posted on May 16, 2012 | by Dana L. Davis, MPT, MTT in Physical Therapy Tips

An expert explains how Pilates can help you maintain good posture and prevent back pain.

Chiropractic Care for a Herniated Disc: Should You Try It?

Posted on May 03, 2012 | by Mitchell F. Miglis, DC in Dr. Miglis' Memos

"My doctor recently diagnosed me with a herniated disc in my lumbar spine. I want to try chiropractic care, but I’m nervous because I’ve never tried it before. Will chiropractic care work for me?"

What Has Pain Taught You?

Posted on May 03, 2012 | by Bill Paquin in The Empowered Patient

SpineUniverse's CEO has chronic back pain, and it's taught him many life lessons. What have you learned from your back pain?

Pilates for Low Back Pain: Should You Add It to Your Exercise Routine?

Posted on March 22, 2012 | by Dana L. Davis, MPT, MTT in Physical Therapy Tips

"I'm 36, and I've had low back pain caused by spinal stenosis for the last few years. I recently read that doing Pilates can help reduce back pain. Should I be incorporating Pilates into my workout routine?"

5 Strategies to Help You Take Control of Your Pain

Posted on March 20, 2012 | by Bill Paquin in The Empowered Patient

I've come to terms with the fact that chronic pain is a part of my life and will probably be a part of it forever, but I REFUSE to let chronic pain own me.

Fight Pain Back. Become an Empowered Patient!

You may not control your pain, but you can control your response to it

Posted on March 15, 2012 | by Bill Paquin in The Empowered Patient

I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and facet arthropathy at the age of 35. Ironically, this was the same year I became the CEO of SpineUniverse, now Vertical Health.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for Scoliosis: Is It Right for Me?

Posted on March 09, 2012 | by Neel Anand, MD in Spine Surgery Advice

I’m 59, and last week my doctor told me that I’ll most likely need spine surgery to treat scoliosis. I was first diagnosed with scoliosis in my late teens, but the curve in my thoracic spine has progressively gotten worse.

Is Pregnancy Causing My Low Back Pain or Is It Something Else?

Posted on February 15, 2012 | by Jason M. Highsmith, MD in A Surgeon's Perspective

I'm a 29-year-old woman in my second trimester with my first child. I've had low back pain for several years, and I've never actually received a diagnosis. What could be wrong with me, and how do I make my back pain go away? I'm worried about my health and the health of my baby.

Recovery from Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for Spinal Stenosis

Will the Flexibility in My Back Return to Normal?

Posted on February 03, 2012 | by Neel Anand, MD in Spine Surgery Advice

It has been 9 weeks since I had minimally invasive spine surgery for spinal stenosis, but I still don’t feel like I have much movement in my back. Will the flexibility in my back ever return to normal, or do I have to learn to live with restricted movement?

Will I Eventually Need Surgery for Degenerative Disc Disease?

Posted on January 19, 2012 | by Reginald Q. Knight, MD, MHA in Dr. Knight's Notes

I'm 60, and I just found out that I have degenerative disc disease (DDD). Since it's a degenerative condition, I assume it'll just get worse as I get older. What's the likelihood of me needing surgery for DDD?

Weight Loss to Treat Herniated Disc Pain

Will I need back surgery if I lose weight?

Posted on January 05, 2012 | by Jason M. Highsmith, MD in A Surgeon's Perspective

I'm overweight, and I've had severe back pain caused by a herniated disc. If I lose weight can I avoid spine surgery?

Should I Have Surgery for Lumbar Spondylosis?

Posted on December 15, 2011 | by Reginald Q. Knight, MD, MHA in Dr. Knight's Notes

I’ve had lumbar spondylosis for the last 4 years and have found zero relief with physical therapy, exercise, and medications. The pain is consistently about an 8 out of 10. I’ve just started to research surgery for spondylosis. Could surgery help me?

Exercise and Degenerative Disc Disease

Can exercise keep DDD at bay?

Posted on September 09, 2011 | by Mitchell F. Miglis, DC in Dr. Miglis' Memos

Can exercise and stretching keep degenerative disc disease at bay? This article explains how a gentle, regular exercise routine can help you manage degenerative disc disease symptoms, including back pain.

Does the McKenzie Method Work for Neck Pain?

Posted on September 08, 2011 | by Mitchell F. Miglis, DC in Dr. Miglis' Memos

The McKenzie Method—a physical therapy technique—is a comprehensive approach used to assess, treat, and prevent your pain. But how does it effectively help you cope with neck pain? This article shows you how.