Why Back Surgery Through the Abdomen is an Outdated Technique

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) is a major spinal fusion surgery performed through the patient’s abdominal cavity. The surgery is performed using large metal instruments with tremendous force in close proximity to major blood vessels, nerves, bladder and intestines. The surgeon must remove the diseased spinal disc and implant a metal cage into the spine […]

Best Core Strengthening Exercises for Lower Back Pain

Strengthening your core with exercise can prevent injuries that cause lower back pain from occurring. However, did you know that some of these exercises could also help heal and relieve your lower back pain? Having a strong core helps support the weight of your body and helps protect both your neck and back from having […]

The True Cost of Surgery in the Hospital

For many Americans suffering from chronic neck or back pain, especially in the rural Midwest states, or those far outside of the big cities where medical innovation happens, major medical centers are often the only choice when it comes to searching for treatment. For those people, the hospital may seem like the only option, and […]

A Return to Riding: Motorcycling After Spine Surgery

Can you return to riding motorcycles after spine surgery? The sunshine state is one of the most popular destinations for motorcyclists both young and old. Whether or not you’re looking forward to carving canyons in Clermont or leaning back on your big set of ape hangers to cruise along the beach, you’ll undoubtedly wonder if […]