The single most important person in the process of spine surgery is you, the patient. Well-informed patients are more successful in following through on their rehabilitation and have better outcomes.
If you’re suffering from disc herniation or degeneration in the upper part of your spine (known as the cervical area), an Anterior Cervical Fusion (ACF) may be recommended. ACF involves
A nerve root can become irritated from either a disc herniation or a bone spur, and when that happens, they can give you different patterns of symptoms radiating down your
“Pain in the neck” is a metaphor that people commonly use when referring to something that’s an annoyance or inconvenience. But it’s also a very real physical pain that can
Back and neck pain is one of the leading causes of lost work time and affects approximately 75% of the population of the United States at some point in their
If your back hurts, you’re not alone! More than 86 million Americans suffer from back pain – and one third of all adult Americans have experienced back pain in the
My name is John R and I’m a certified surgical technologist. I’ve worked with Dr. Courtney for the past few months at Baylor Frisco. If there is anything I can
As we age, many of us begin to experience back pain. Studies show that 80% of all Americans will experience back pain at least once in their lives. There are
