Due to its benefits of less pain after surgery, shorter recovery times, and reduced risk of complications, MISS is becoming more common than traditional open surgeries. Read all about Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in our overview blog, ‘Understanding...
Whether it starts suddenly or develops over time, back pain can interfere with daily movement, sleep, work, and overall quality of life. Pain management for back pain focuses on more than temporary relief. The goal is to reduce pain, restore function, and help...
Prior authorization is an approval your insurance company requires before surgery or certain medical treatments. This review helps confirm that the procedure is medically necessary and aligns with your insurance plan’s guidelines. While prior authorization is an...
By understanding how prior authorization works, you can feel more prepared and confident as you move toward surgery and possibly reduce some of the stress around the process. Prior authorization is an approval your insurance company requires before surgery or...
However, not all back pain should be dismissed as “normal aging.” Mild stiffness that improves with movement is common, but sharp or persistent pain is not. If pain lasts more than a few weeks, disrupts sleep, or comes with numbness or weakness, it’s important to seek...
When your spine stays properly aligned, your muscles, ligaments, and joints can all work together smoothly. But when posture or movement patterns are off, small strains can add up over time—leading to stiffness, tension, or even chronic pain. The good news is that...