A tiny ‘roller’ inserted in the spine may be a new way to treat back pain. The device has been designed to replace damaged discs, and provide the same range of movement as the real thing. Once implanted, the replacement disc has a rolling action to allow the spine to move in different directions. It’s…
Back pain is often caused by everyday bad habits that stress and strain your anatomy. Here’s how to fend off the aches before they begin. The numbers are astounding: Back pain will affect 80 percent of us at some point in our lives. And whether it’s a dull ache or a sharp stabbing sensation, back…
For Dr. Jennifer Emmett, a surgeon at Denver Health Medical Center, constant back pain was not an option. While going through years of medical school and surgical training, her back pain continued to worsen and affect her way of life . . . On Sept. 20, 2006, Emmet’s life changed forever. She underwent artifical disc…
Mr. John Beckham had been suffering from back pain for years. He had tried physical and injection therapy; these modalities had only provided him with temporary relief of his back pain. He was unable to golf at full capacity and had difficulty performing at work. Over time, the back pain became more profound and unrelenting…