XLIF XLIF (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) is a groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure that removes a damaged disc and replaces it. XLIF surgery is done by making a small incision in the patient’s side, which means less disruption of muscles, bones and ligaments, so a quicker recovery. Physicians use computer technology to remove the damaged disc...

The spine is made up of vertebrae and in between them are discs filled with a jelly-like center encased in a tougher exterior. The discs work to cushion vertebrae. A herniated disc is one that ruptures or bulges, and the jelly-like center leaks out. It is also called a slipped disc or ruptured disc, and...

Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when the spinal canal narrows and becomes compressed. This narrowing puts pressure on nerves and the spinal cord, and causes pain in the neck, back, legs, shoulders or arms. Spinal stenosis usually occurs in people over age 50. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is arthritis. It...

Hunching over to reach the steering wheel, leaning over a desk, sleeping propped up on two pillows, peering down at your Smartphone – it’s no wonder you are experiencing neck pain. Occasional mild neck pain is a common ailment. According to a National Centers for Health Statistics (NCHS) survey, the third most common type of...

It’s Fall and football season is in full swing. Whether you’re die-hard about your college team or your NFL team, your Saturdays and Sundays are booked. Or maybe you are in a few different Fantasy Football leagues and monitor all your best players. But they keep getting injured so you may want to know: What...

As we age, our body goes through a natural aging process. This includes even the discs in our back. And that can cause lower back or neck pain. According to the National Institute of Health, lower back pain is a prevalent cause of back pain, accounting for 39% of cases. Research estimates that over 80%...