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  1. Muscle Strain or Disc Problem? Reading Your Back PainBack pain can begin after lifting a box, turning awkwardly, sitting through a long drive or waking up stiff. The cause may be an irritated muscle, a joint, a…
  2. The Role of Acupuncture in Managing Neuropathic PainNeuropathic pain develops when nerves are damaged, compressed or misfiring. It may feel like burning, electric shocks, pins and needles, stabbing or painful…
  3. When to Consider a Second Opinion for NeurosurgeryA recommendation for brain or spine surgery can feel overwhelming, particularly when pain, weakness, numbness, or reduced mobility is already affecting…
  4. Managing blood clot risks after spinal surgerySpinal surgery has transformed the lives of countless Australians dealing with degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, or trauma-related injuries. Whether…
  5. How a Pain Journal Helps Your Neurosurgeon Understand Your SymptomsPain can be difficult to describe during a short medical appointment. A neurosurgeon may ask when it began, what makes it worse, whether it travels into an arm…
  6. How to Recognize the Symptoms of a Brain AbscessA brain abscess is a serious infection in which pus collects within brain tissue. It can develop when bacteria or fungi travel from another part of the body,…
  7. When Changes in Walking Signal a Neurological ProblemWalking is an everyday activity that depends on the brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles, joints and balance systems working together. A new limp, shorter…
  8. Facet Joint Injections: Uses, Benefits, And What To ExpectA facet joint injection is a minimally invasive procedure used to investigate and treat pain arising from the small joints at the back of the spine. These…
  9. Exploring Stem Cells In Spinal Cord RepairSpinal cord injury can change movement, sensation, bladder and bowel control, breathing, employment and family life in an instant. Stem cell research has…
  10. How Sleep Apnea Affects Recovery After NeurosurgerySleep disordered breathing is far more common than many patients realise, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) sits quietly in the background of countless adults…