Category Spine Health

Back to School Tips for Better Spine Health!

Back to School

The start of the school year is right around the corner, students gear up to hit the books, sports, and social events. But amidst all the excitement, it’s easy to overlook something important: posture and spine health. Poor posture can…

What are the Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Minimally invasive spine surgery offers several advantages over traditional open surgery. Minimally invasive spine surgery techniques involve smaller incisions, which typically result in less pain, reduced blood loss, and lower risk of infection. Patients often experience a quick recovery and…

What is Spondylolisthesis?

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is when your vertebrae slips out of place onto the vertebrae below it, causing discomfort and pain in your lower back. It can be treated in multiple ways including surgery and physical therapy treatment, allowing pain relief for our…

The Importance of Spine Health!

Importance of Spine Health

Spine health is crucial for overall wellbeing because the spine supports the body, enables movement, and protects the spinal cord and nerves. The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body, controlling motor, sensory, and…

What are Extremity and Spinal Injections?

Extremity and Spinal Injections

An extremity and spinal injection involve injecting medication directly into a joint, muscle, or area around the spine to reduce pain and inflammation. These injections are typically needed to treat conditions like arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, or spinal issues such as…

Treating a Herniated Disc!

Herniated Disc

A herniated disc occurs when the soft cushion in between your bones in your spine pushes out. This causes pain, discomfort, and in severe cases loss of bladder control (seek immediate help). Here at Axis Spine and Orthopedics we can…

Treating Spinal Stenosis!

Treating Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spaces in your spine, which can put pressure on your spine and surrounding nerves. This can cause pain, cramps, weakening or numbness over time. Here at Axis Spine and Orthopedics, we use minimally…