If you’ve just changed insurance companies or are unhappy with your current doctor, you may be on the hunt for a new primary care physician. But finding the right doctor can be a bit like finding the right pair of shoes. What someone else likes may not be the perfect fit for you. To help you find a doctor who meets your unique needa, follow these tips. Evaluate the office first.…
Read More »Back pain can put a big strain on how well you are able to move around, especially when it is severe. If you have been taking over-the-counter medication to relieve the pain, but never see a great improvement, it is time to visit a back specialist. If your spine is fractured, it is the type of condition that must be treated before it becomes worse. You don’t want to end up suffering from paralysis due to not getting treated by a professional.…
Read More »Spinal compression fractures are more common with elderly patients who have osteoporosis, but they can occur in younger patients too. Regardless of your age and the reason for your fractured vertebra(e), there are lots of ways to treat it. If the primary ways to treat your spine are unsuccessful or they leave you with ongoing pain, your doctor may decide that cement is the answer for your fractured backbones. Here is more on the two procedures that use cement as the primary substance for spinal compression fractures.…
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