Sam Leems, Author at Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute

Herniated Disc Pain Relief

by Sam Leems | Nov 23, 2024 | Spine & Revision

Comprehensive Guide to Herniated Disc Pain Relief Herniated discs, also known as slipped or ruptured discs, are a common spinal condition that can cause debilitating pain and discomfort. Furthermore, they occur when the soft inner core of a spinal disc pushes...

Why Do People Sometimes Shrink With Age

by Sam Leems | Nov 16, 2024 | Spine & Revision

Why Do People Sometimes Shrink With Age? Age-related height loss, also known as shrinkage or height reduction, is a natural part of the aging process that many individuals experience as they grow older. On this webpage, we will explore the definition, causes,...

Whiplash

by Sam Leems | Sep 15, 2024 | Spine & Revision

Whiplash – A Medical Injury Whiplash refers to a term often associated with car accidents. The condition describes a neck injury resulting from the sudden and forceful back-and-forth movement of the head. In this in-depth document, we will explore the...

Spinal Nerve Block

by Sam Leems | Aug 16, 2024 | Spine & Revision

Spinal Nerve Block A spinal block, also known as spinal anesthesia, refers to a form of regional anesthesia that involves injecting anesthetic medication directly into the spinal canal to block nerve signals from a specific region of the body. Doctors use this...

Sciatica Recovery

by Sam Leems | Jul 26, 2024 | Spine & Revision

Comprehensive Guide to Sciatica Recovery When non-surgical methods fail to alleviate sciatica pain and surgery becomes necessary, a comprehensive post-operative care plan is essential for a successful recovery. This plan includes recommendations for physical therapy,...