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Decompress and stabilize: Understanding types of back surgery
If nonsurgical treatments have failed to improve stress, strain and pain in your back, surgery may be the next option. Learn about the two categories of back surgery and when each is recommended.
Complex spine surgery helps Belinda Purdy walk again
Debilitating hip and low back pain was keeping Belinda on the sidelines. A two-part spine surgery realigned her spine, relieved her pain and got her moving.
Q&A: Surgery for low back pain
Most people with back pain don't require surgery, but there are situations when it's the best option. Get answers to 7 FAQ about low back surgery, including signs that it may be necessary.
7 common low back pain FAQ
About 4 in 5 U.S. adults experience back pain, with symptoms ranging from a minor inconvenience to debilitating. Read answers to 7 FAQ about low back pain.
Pain, pain go away: Back pain causes, solutions
About 80% of adults experience temporary back pain. But if the pain lingers, it could be a sign of a more serious problem. In this webinar, two neurosurgeons discuss the causes of back pain and when to seek medical care.
Back pain self-care tips
Almost 80% of adults say they have experienced back pain. Follow these steps to protect from further injury and ease your pain.
Surgery to correct scoliosis helps Pat Druckenmiller move again
After avoiding surgery for 24 years, pain from arthritis and scoliosis made it difficult for Pat to walk. Learn how neurosurgery stabilized her spine and eliminated the pain.
Sciatica and radiculopathy: Peculiar names for shooting back, leg pain
Sciatica causes sharp, shooting lower back pain spreading down the leg. Learn about treatments and when to see your health care provider.
Feeling off balance? A nerve condition may be to blame
Balance issues, which can make you feel dizzy or unsteady, may be caused by damage to your central nervous system. Learn how and what can be done to steady your balance.
6 most common types of chronic pain treated by neurosurgeons
Nearly 100 million Americans experience chronic pain, ranging from back pain to headaches. Read about the most common types evaluated and treated by neurosurgeons.
Blood platelet therapy relieves Lynda Bird's hip pain
Activity was limited by chronic hip pain until Lynda received a regenerative medicine treatment called platelet rich plasma therapy. Now she's setting goals for spring.
8 tips for managing chronic pain
Got pain? Get 8 tips to help you help you have the best function and quality of life possible.