The Connection Between Spine Health And DigestionThe spine and digestive system may seem unrelated, yet they communicate through nerves, muscles, movement, and the autonomic nervous system. Changes in spinal…
How to manage post-surgical pain without opioidsPain after brain, spine, or other neurosurgical procedures is common, but treatment does not have to rely entirely on opioid medication. A carefully designed…
What Is a Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Used For?A transcranial Doppler ultrasound, often called TCD or transcranial Doppler sonography, is a noninvasive test that measures blood flow through arteries inside…
The Pros and Cons of Artificial Disc ReplacementArtificial disc replacement is a motion-preserving operation designed to treat certain types of spinal disc disease. Instead of removing a damaged disc and…
How to Recognize Symptoms of Cauda Equina SyndromeCauda equina syndrome is a rare but serious neurological emergency involving compression of the bundle of nerves at the lower end of the spinal cord. These…