https://youtu.be/wGsu4jqQUbQ Degenerative spine conditions, coupled with years of working hard in the Las Vegas hotel industry left Tony with considerable lower back and leg pains. He tried various treatments, which worked temporarily, but they never eliminated his pain. He met with other physicians about alternative surgical options, but wasn't thrilled with the odds of [...]
This article is excerpted from a SpineHealth article written by Andrew Moeller on March 6, 2017 on back pain. You may feel anxious or helpless as a result of your lower back pain. Take back a measure of control by incorporating the following 4 pain-relief suggestions into your daily routine: Cold therapy There are a [...]
This article is excerpted from Harvard Medical School's HealthBeat publication. Sciatica is one of the most common, yet misunderstood, types of pain. As many as 40% of people will get it during their life, and it becomes more frequent as you age. Sciatica tends to get lumped in with regular back pain, but it is [...]
"Don't have back surgery. You will be worse off than before." "What if you've already had a fusion?" "I've already had back surgery and my pain is worse than before." "The fusion worked, but I'm still in pain." These are questions and comments we receive daily on Bonati Spine Institute social media pages, web inquiries, [...]
https://youtu.be/HXR3y8JEG2s David Rose of Cape Coral is an active Floridian who enjoys all the outdoor and water activities the Sunshine State has to offer. But a sudden pain, that started in his lower back and traveled down his leg, became so intense he had difficulty just walking around his home and getting out of [...]
This article is excerpted from Market Watch on April 3, 2019, orginially written by Nicole Lyn Pesce, talking about 10 minutes of walking and the benefits for the health of the spine. It may sound counterintuitive, but people suffering from arthritis pain in their legs and feet may want to try walking it out. [...]
UPDATE: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland -- The Marine Corps has announced today that revisions have been made to its physical fitness program, to include the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT) and the Body Composition Program (BCP). Changes to BCP will take effect immediately, while PFT and CFT changes will be implemented [...]
Degenerative disc disease is a term used to describe the normal changes in your spinal discs as you age. Spinal discs are soft, compressible structures that separate the interlocking bones (vertebrae) that make up the spine. The discs act as shock absorbers for the spine, allowing it to flex, bend, and twist. Degenerative disc disease [...]
https://youtu.be/OhUxS_JhnMk According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, scoliosis affects two to three percent of the population, or an estimated six to nine million people in the United States. In her late 40s, Denise began experiencing pain as a result of her scoliosis and sought treatment from the Bonati Spine Institute. Watch Denise’s [...]
This article is excerpted from Becker's Spine Review, written by Laura Dyrda on March 1, 2019. Spine surgeons discuss the technology and techniques that will fade over the next few years, and factors driving the disappearance. Q: What do you think will fade or disappear from the spine field over the next few years? Mitchell [...]
