by Sam Leems | Jan 15, 2026 | Scoliosis, Spine & Revision
Electrotherapy for Scoliosis Pain Relief What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways in an “S” or “C” shape. Moreover, this curve often causes back pain or discomfort. Scoliosis affects kids and adults, with pain varying by curve...
by Sam Leems | Dec 16, 2025 | Spine & Revision, Top Spine Surgeons
Degenerative Disc Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Options Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is one of the most common causes of back and neck pain in adults. While the name sounds alarming, it’s not actually a “disease” in the traditional...
by Sam Leems | Dec 14, 2025 | Scoliosis, Spine & Revision, Top Spine Surgeons
Why Surgical Expertise Matters More Than Institutional Size in Scoliosis and Spine Care When patients search for the “best scoliosis treatment,” they often focus on the size or brand name of a medical institution. However, scoliosis and spine-deformity care...
by Sam Leems | Nov 28, 2025 | Scoliosis, Spine & Revision, Top Spine Surgeons
Author Bio: Dr. Richard A. Hostin, MD Dr. Richard A. Hostin is the Medical Director of the Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute. He is a nationally recognized expert in scoliosis and complex spine care. Because he has published over 150 research papers, he brings...
by Sam Leems | Sep 25, 2025 | Spine & Revision
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) Can Cause Loss of Height Degenerative disc disease (DDD) can cause a noticeable, but typically modest, loss of height as the intervertebral discs gradually lose their water content, elasticity, and thickness. Degenerative Disc...
by Sam Leems | Sep 13, 2025 | Spine & Revision
Defining a Herniated Disc First, learn what a herniated disc means. A spinal disc acts like a cushion between bones in your spine. Moreover, it has a soft, jelly-like center inside a tough outer ring. However, a herniated disc happens when the center pushes through a...
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