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Degenerative Disc Disease – Diagnosis and Treatment Options
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 sense—it's a natural part of...
Surgical Expertise
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...
Hospital Privileges
Hospital Privileges Our Physicians at the Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute hold Surgical hospital privileges at the Premier Hospitals in the Dallas, TX area. At the Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute, our surgeons' trust is earned through more than just...
Author Bio for Dr. Hostin
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...
Heat Therapy for Scoliosis Pain
Heat Therapy for Scoliosis Pain Relief Scoliosis, a condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, affects millions worldwide, often causing chronic back pain, muscle stiffness, and reduced mobility. Among the various management strategies,...
Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute Scoliosis Surgeons
Dr. Richard A. Hostin and Dr. Shyam Kishan Dr. Richard A. Hostin and Dr. Shyam Kishan are among the top scoliosis surgeons in Dallas–Fort Worth. Also, both are board-certified, fellowship-trained spine specialists at the Southwest Scoliosis & Spine Institute....
Height Loss
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...
How To Tell If You Have a Herniated Disc
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...
Dallas Morning News – Dr. Hostin
Considering Spine Surgery? Whether you have a new injury or a long-standing problem, spine surgery could be the answer to back pain. Here’s what — and who — to know. Dallas Morning NewsBy Tiffany HaflerDec. 18, 20238 min. read A top spine surgeon will always...
Discovering A Herniated Disc
How to Tell if You Have a Herniated Disc: A herniated disc can cause significant discomfort and affect your daily life. Knowing how to recognize the signs helps you seek timely medical advice. This webpage explores the symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic methods, and...