Spinal Arthritis

  Spinal Arthritis: Arthritis of the spine grows in the joints of the back — the facet joints — that connect vertebrae to each other. The spinal column is composed of vertebrae, intervertebral discs, and cartilage that lines the joints of the vertebrae. At its...

Spine Surgeon

Choosing a Spine Surgeon:   The most common reason for back surgery failure happens when a doctor makes a bad diagnosis. Choosing a spine surgeon who has the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience will improve your chances of receiving an accurate diagnosis and...

Spine Doctors

Spine Doctors Spine doctors are doctors who have studied the spine and have the knowledge of how it works; how injuries affect the body, and how the spine needs to remain healthy. Because the spine is so complex — it contains more than 30 bones, the spinal cord,...

Spine Clinic

The Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute Clinic – Innovative Diagnosis and Treatment   Our spine doctors see patients with all different kinds of spine disease, from the most common to the most difficult or uncommon. As such, the practice prioritizes...

When Spine Surgery is Necessary

When Spine Surgery is Necessary Do you have persistent backaches that don’t seem to go away? Back pain is one of the most frequent chronic problems in the United States. If you’ve been suffering from significant back pain for a long time, it’s normal...

How to Sleep with Sciatica

How To Sleep With Sciatica   Want to know how to get a good night’s sleep with sciatica? Then read along. Apart from disrupting daily activities like bending over and sitting, sciatica can also make it difficult for you to sleep at night. A study even mentioned...