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As seen on the popular TV show Top Docs of Houston, Dr. Saqib Saddiqui with The Spine Center talks about a procedure to help individuals with back pain that is still persistent after other, non-surgical methods. Rhonda talks about her experience with Dr. Siddiqui and how he changed her life. Please watch the video below, let us know what you think, and share it with others! Continue reading
As seen on the popular TV show Top Docs of Houston, Dr. Saqib Saddiqui with The Spine Center talks about a procedure to help individuals with back pain that is still persistent after other, non-surgical methods. Rhonda talks about her experience with Dr. Siddiqui and how he changed her life. Please watch the video below, let us know what you think, and share it with others! Continue reading
There are an incredible number of Houston back pain sufferers today. In fact 8 out of 10 Houston residents will suffer from back pain at some point in their adult life. However, there are solutions.
Fortunately most Houston back pain sufferers will find that their discomfort is short lived and will dissipate quickly. According to experts from the Texas Back Institute many Houston back pain victims can also help prevent these pains and problems through regular exercise, diet and weight control. Others can simply find relief from ice packs and heat. However 30% of the population will encounter chronic back pain that requires professional attention. Continue reading
Millions of people suffer from back pain every day and seek out Houston back pain treatment. For some it is simply from straining themselves too hard at work or during a sporting event, others have been involved in accidents and some may have Spinal Stenosis, Disc Herniation or Degenerative Disc Disease.
Your first step towards relief should always to be to consult a physician for a thorough exam, but before you embark on any solution you should be aware of all of your Houston back pain treatment choices. Let’s take a look at a few of the common options.
Physical Therapy
For many, Houston back pain treatment can be as simple as physical therapy. Often this is the first course of action many take in their search for Houston back pain treatment. However, while physical therapy may be all some patients need, there are many others who need a more lasting solution. Continue reading
Chronic back pain can be difficult to deal with. When other treatments have not fixed the problem, surgery could be an option. There are several important questions to ask a spinal surgeon when considering surgery.
Questions for Before Surgery
- How will surgery help?
- What surgery is being recommended?
- Can it be described in clear terms?
- What are the benefits of the surgery?
- What are the risks of the surgery?
- How often has the surgeon performed this surgery before?
Spinal surgery, like any surgery, contains risks and a surgeon should be looked at carefully before making a decision to have surgery. Ask what surgery the surgeon is recommending. See if what will be done during the surgery can be explained in clear and easy to understand terms. Ask the surgeon how often they have done this surgery before. Experience will matter, so make sure to select a surgeon familiar with the surgery to be done.
Find out what the benefits of the surgery will be. Spinal surgery is usually done Continue reading
Did you know that how you are sleeping could be the culprit of your chronic lower back pain? Sleeping positions can exacerbate or even cause back pain to develop. The good news is that whether you sleep on your side, stomach or back, simple changes at bedtime may be able to relieve or eliminate your current back issues.
Sleep on Your Side?
If you love to sleep on your side, place a pillow between your knees and thighs to prevent your top knee from sliding forward onto the mattress. When this position occurs, it can cause your lower spine to rotate, causing back or even hip pain to worsen or develop.
Sleep on your Stomach?
Even though you may love this position, avoid sleeping on your stomach. This position causes your back to arch, one of the most common causes of lower back pain. If you can’t sleep any other way, consider placing a small pillow underneath your hips to put your spine into proper alignment. Continue reading
There are an incredible number of Tempe back pain sufferers today. In fact 8 out of 10 Tempe residents will suffer from back pain at some point in their adult life. However, there are solutions.
Fortunately most Tempe back pain sufferers will find that their discomfort is short lived and will dissipate quickly. According to experts from the Arizona Back Institute many Tempe back pain victims can also help prevent these pains and problems through regular exercise, diet and weight control. Others can simply find relief from ice packs and heat. However 30% of the population will encounter chronic back pain that requires professional attention.
Tempe back pain patients who have been suffering from back, leg or neck pain that has been ongoing or is the result of an accident or serious incident should seek a professionals help and guidance. Many have tried living with their pain, even with medication and have found it to remain a long term problem that limits their activity and affects all areas of their lives. Others have sought out physical therapy or have tried out chiropractic services. However, as you already know prescription medications come with their own array of issues and risks while physical therapy may not be a lasting and sufficient solution for a large percentage of Tempe back pain patients.
At the same time many Tempe back pain sufferers have perhaps been a little to quick to subject themselves to open back surgery. While open back surgery may certainly be warranted in some cases a large number of this group could have discovered another, less risky and more pleasant option. Continue reading
If you have been suffering from chronic back pain or have been involved in a debilitating accident which has left you with severe and ongoing leg, back or neck pain and have been recommended for surgery, you want to make sure that you are in the hands of the best possible spine surgeon.
Let’s be honest. A spine surgeon is going to be doing a little more than putting on a band aid or taking your blood pressure and you don’t want to put your back pain surgery in the hands of just anyone. So what should you be looking for in an spine surgeon and where can you find one in Tempe?
A great and trusted spine surgeon will make sure that you are properly examined and that back pain surgery is really the right choice for you. The best will also utilize minimally invasive spine surgery in Tempe. This means a safer solution that requires less medication and enables many to be up and walking around within just hours afterwards. It may not be right for everyone, but it can definitely be a more attractive choice for those who can benefit from it.
Let’s be honest. A spine surgeon is going to be doing a little more than putting on a band aid or taking your blood pressure and you don’t want to put your back pain surgery in the hands of just anyone. So what should you be looking for in an spine surgeon and where can you find one in Houston?
A great and trusted spine surgeon will make sure that you are properly examined and that back pain surgery is really the right choice for you. The best will also utilize minimally invasive spine surgery in Houston. This means a safer solution that requires less medication and enables many to be up and walking around within just hours afterwards. It may not be right for everyone, but it can definitely be a more attractive choice for those who can benefit from it. Continue reading
If you are a business owner or executive you may find that minimally invasive spine surgery in Tempe is the answer to higher productivity and a better bottom line!
This is true of minimally invasive spine surgery in Tempe whether you are the one suffering or your staff members. Governments around the globe have identified back pain as one of the leading factors sapping productivity in the work force. As with anywhere else many companies in Tempe find back pain the cause for many absences as well as lack of production and effectiveness while employees are on the job. Continue reading
