Is Kyphoplasty an Effective Treatment for Compression Fractures?

Compression fractures occur in your vertebrae when the bone density is no longer enough to support the weight of your spine. This condition often occurs as a result of aging, injury, or osteoporosis. The vertebrae in the spine can develop cracks and fractures over time, resulting in lingering pain and lost height.

Vertebral Augmentation

Veterbral augmentation was developed in 1984 to reduce pain and loss of function from vertebral compression fractures. Prior to the invention of vertebral augmentation, patients suffering from compression fractures had only the option of bed rest until the bones healed and the pain subsided.

There are two types of vertebral augmentation – Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty. These minimally invasive procedures can provide rapid relief from the pain of these fractures, and patients undergoing these treatments are typically able to resume normal activity in the same day.

Vertebroplasty

Vertebroplasty involves injecting a cement-like substance directly into the fractured vertebrae, which stabilizes the bone and can immediately decrease the pain resulting from the fracture. This procedure is percutaneous (minimally-invasive), requiring only a local anesthetic at the area of the needle insertion. The procedure normally takes an hour, and patients can return home on the same day.

Kyphoplasty

Kyphoplasty is similar to vertebroplasty. The primary difference with Kyphoplasty is it involves a first step of inflating a small balloon (the KyphX Inflatable Bone Tamp) into the fractured area. The balloon expands the vertebrae to resume most of its original size and shape prior to the fracture. After space is created in the vertebrae, a cement-like substance is injected to fill the void and stabilize the bone.

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Got a Pain in the Neck? It Could be Poor Posture.

There are multiple conditions that can cause neck pain, one of them being poor posture.  In the article How Poor Posture Causes Neck Pain by Gavin Morrison, PT—Spine-Health.com, you will find information about forward head and shoulder posture causing neck pain.  You will also find information about the different muscle groups that can tighten due to poor posture, which can cause severe neck pain.

Are you suffering from neck or back pain?  The experts at SpineOne can help. SpineOne offers the latest in the evaluation and minimally invasive treatment of spine-related injuries and disorders resulting from auto accidents, work related accidents, sports/recreational injuries, acute and chronic back or neck pain.

SpineOne is dedicated to providing each patient with comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan, utilizing the most effective and least intrusive medical techniques available. For more information about SpineOne please call us at (303) 800-5611 or visit us online at www.spineone.com.

Why Prolonged Sitting And Standing Is Unproductive by Anna Vital, author--Funders and Founders

We thought we would share this infograph that explains why it is not good for your neck and back (and other parts of the body) to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time by Anna Vital, author-- Funders and Founders.

If you suffer from chronic or acute back pain and cannot find relief, it may be time to contact a spine specialist like the physicians at SpineOne.  SpineOne offers a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment plan tailored to meet the needs of each individual patient. The physicians at SpineOne practice minimally invasive procedures combined with other practices to get you back on your feet and enjoying your life again. SpineOne provides doctor consultations, MRIs and treatments all from the same facility for your convenience. Same-day appointments are also available upon request.

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A List of 6 Best Low Back Pain Exercises for Fast Relief from Misato Alexandre of Fitwirr

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Spinal Functions, Disorders and Associated Symptoms

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Nearly 1/3 of Americans suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain, defined as pain that lasts more than six months, can be continuous, episodic, inconvenient or even life altering. While a sudden injury has an expected trajectory of healing, chronic back and/or neck pain can become a frustrating prospect with no recovery in sight. The ability of chronic pain to ebb and flow over months or years makes it difficult for sufferers to decide whether they should seek treatment. If you have chronic back or neck pain, the following infograph can help you better understand your condition.

If you or someone you know is experiencing chronic neck or back pain and is unable to find a solution, you should always schedule an appointment with a spinespecialist like the ones at SpineOne for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Alizadeh Gets to the Cause of Patients' Back Pain.

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"No doctor (or healthcare provider) has explained the spine as Dr. Alizadeh did. He used terms that I could understand and seemed genuinely interested in getting to the cause of my back pain."

 --Abigail

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THANK YOU SPINEONE!  --Stephanie

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How to Relieve Back Pain without Surgery

Back pain can be debilitating. When it is keeping you on the sidelines of your life, you may be willing to consider any treatment that works, including surgery. There are occasions when back surgery is the best option for relieving your pain, but it is not your only choice. Less than five percent of back and neck pain patients are good candidates for spinal surgery. The good news is that there are alternative treatments for conditions such as herniated or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative discs, sciatic pain and more.

At SpineOne, we can manage your pain using targeted injections and therapeutic care to provide you with relief often without powerful medications that can be habit-forming. To learn which treatment options are right for you, it is important to schedule a consultation with a spine specialist like the experts at SpineOne. The following infographic illustrates the different choices you have for treating back and neck pain.  If you are considering open- or laser-spine surgery, visit the doctors at SpineOne for a second opinion. The back specialists at SpineOne can likely relieve back or neck pain without surgery.
 
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The Relationship Between Stress and Back Pain

Stress isn’t something you simply feel emotionally. Stress has definitive physical manifestations as well. Back pain and neck pain, in particular, are both associated with stress. Why does stress lead to an aching back and stiff neck? Doctors aren’t sure about the precise reasons why stress causes physical symptoms, but there some clues to help explain the relationship. Consider these links between stress and back pain:

Muscle Tension 
When you’re stressed, you have a tendency to tense your muscles. You may not even realize that you’re doing it, but chances are that if you’re coping with stress, you’re squeezing your muscles. Your back muscles and neck muscles tend to take the brunt of most of this tension. When you tighten your muscles and hold them that way for an extended period, carbon dioxide, lactic acid and other muscle waste chemicals build up, causing inflammation and pain. The tension also increases your nerve activity, which makes your back muscles more sensitive.

Brain Reaction 
Your brain also plays a significant role in neck and back pain you feel when you’re stressed. Under normal conditions, your brain’s pain receptors release chemicals to control pain sensations. When you’re feeling stressed, your brain can increase certain neuro-chemicals that can activate pain-processing pathways that make pain perception more intense.

Treatment Options 
Stress-coping mechanisms and reducing stress in your life can help you cope with stress-induced back pain. However, these techniques may not be enough to alleviate your pain. A spine specialist, such as a physician who specializes in back and neck pain, can offer treatments to help you manage or eliminate your pain.

At SpineOne, our back specialists can help you overcome stress-related back and neck pain, as well as a number of other spinal issues. We offer minimally invasive treatments with quick recovery times and fast results. Call us today at 303.800.5611 or visit www.spineone.com and let us help you get past your back pain.