One of the most remarkable advancements in medical technology and spinal treatment occurred more than 20 years ago. At the request of the Federal Drug Agency (FDA), leading spine surgeons at selected practices around the United States began exploring the feasibility of replacing damaged vertebral discs with those that were man-made.An artificial disc is an elegant concept because it restores motion between the vertebral bodies instead of fusing them to other discs and locking them in place. However, improving on what Mother Nature “created” is always a challenge. Fortunately, the spine specialists at Texas Back Institute (TBI) were up for the task.To see the full article visit: www.texasback.com/blog#discreplacement #Artificialdiscreplacement #backpain #Neckpain #spinecare #richardguyer #scottblumenthal #jessicashellock #texasback

One of the most remarkable advancements in medical technology and spinal treatment occurred more than 20 years ago. At the request of the Federal Drug Agency (FDA), leading spine surgeons at selected practices around the United States began exploring the feasibility of replacing damaged vertebral discs with those that were man-made. An artificial disc is an elegant concept because it restores motion between the vertebral bodies instead of fusing them to other discs and locking them in place. However, improving on what Mother Nature “created” is always a challenge. Fortunately, the spine specialists at Texas Back Institute (TBI) were up for the task. To see the full article visit: <a href="http://www.texasback.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.texasback.com/blog</a> #discreplacement #Artificialdiscreplacement #backpain #Neckpain #spinecare #richardguyer #scottblumenthal #jessicashellock #texasback

Spine Talk Podcast - Artificial Disc Replacement with Drs. Guyer, Blumenthal, & Shellock Shellock

How to Enjoy Snow Skiing While Protecting Your Back and NeckIf you’re planning a downhill snow skiing trip this winter, Dr. A.J. Rush III, an avid skier and orthopedic spine surgeon with Texas Back Institute, has some suggestions on how to enjoy the mountains while protecting your back and neck...Read the rest of the blog here:https://texasback.com/how-to-enjoy-snow-skiing-while-protecting-your-back-and-neck/

How to Enjoy Snow Skiing While Protecting Your Back and Neck If you’re planning a downhill snow skiing trip this winter, Dr. A.J. Rush III, an avid skier and orthopedic spine surgeon with Texas Back Institute, has some suggestions on how to enjoy the mountains while protecting your back and neck... Read the rest of the blog here:<a href="https://texasback.com/how-to-enjoy-snow-skiing-while-protecting-your-back-and-neck/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/how-to-enjoy-snow-skiing-while-protecting-your-back-and-neck/</a>

How To Enjoy Snow Skiing While Protecting Your Back And Neck With Dr A J Rush

Sheena Bhuva

Jessica Shellock

Some may argue on the surface they don’t have much in common, as martial arts are typically used for self-defense or attack, where as medicine is used to heal and care for patients. But, when talking with Dr. Jessica Shellock, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Dr. Sheena Bhuva, Physiatrist, about their life in medicine and the martial arts there is much more in common between the practices.  Learn more at www.texasback.com

Some may argue on the surface they don’t have much in common, as martial arts are typically used for self-defense or attack, where as medicine is used to heal and care for patients. But, when talking with Dr. Jessica Shellock, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Dr. Sheena Bhuva, Physiatrist, about their life in medicine and the martial arts there is much more in common between the practices. Learn more at <a href="http://www.texasback.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.texasback.com</a>

Martial Arts And Spine Care Dr. Sheena Bhuva And Dr. Jessica Shellock

Read the full blog here: https://texasback.com/concern-about-concussions-at-the-draft-combine-what-nfl-players-have-taught-us/Many athletes have sought expert medical attention from Texas Back Institute  and two exemplary neurosurgeons, Dr. Akwasi Boah (https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/akwasi-boah/) and Dr. Thomas Kosztowski (https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/thomas-kosztowski/) These two neurological experts recently offered insights on the diagnosis and treatment of concussions.Every year, the National Football League (NFL) stages its annual “Draft Combine,” where highly regarded college players undergo medical examinations and perform drills for teams that might consider drafting them in the spring. This week-long event also serves as an opportunity for league officials and medical specialists to update the teams and the public on the state of prevention and treatment of NFL players from injuries suffered in games and in practices. Since the 2017 season, the league has instituted several rule changes and on-field concussion protocols. A spokesman for the NFL said that the league is particularly interested in whether key rule changes, such as banning the lowering of the helmet to initiate contact and eliminating blind-side blocks, has reduced injuries. In the not-so-distant past, having a concussion was perceived as an “occupational hazard” for professional football players and many players ignored the risks of these injuries. Now, athletes in all sports and at all levels - middle school, high school, college and professional, are concerned about the health risks of head injuries.

Read the full blog here: <a href="https://texasback.com/concern-about-concussions-at-the-draft-combine-what-nfl-players-have-taught-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/concern-about-concussions-at-the-draft-combine-what-nfl-players-have-taught-us/</a> Many athletes have sought expert medical attention from Texas Back Institute and two exemplary neurosurgeons, Dr. Akwasi Boah (<a href="https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/akwasi-boah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/akwasi-boah/</a>) and Dr. Thomas Kosztowski (<a href="https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/thomas-kosztowski/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/thomas-kosztowski/</a>) These two neurological experts recently offered insights on the diagnosis and treatment of concussions. Every year, the National Football League (NFL) stages its annual “Draft Combine,” where highly regarded college players undergo medical examinations and perform drills for teams that might consider drafting them in the spring. This week-long event also serves as an opportunity for league officials and medical specialists to update the teams and the public on the state of prevention and treatment of NFL players from injuries suffered in games and in practices. Since the 2017 season, the league has instituted several rule changes and on-field concussion protocols. A spokesman for the NFL said that the league is particularly interested in whether key rule changes, such as banning the lowering of the helmet to initiate contact and eliminating blind-side blocks, has reduced injuries. In the not-so-distant past, having a concussion was perceived as an “occupational hazard” for professional football players and many players ignored the risks of these injuries. Now, athletes in all sports and at all levels - middle school, high school, college and professional, are concerned about the health risks of head injuries.

Concern about Concussions in the NFL with Drs. Boah And Kosztowski

Read the full blog here: https://texasback.com/the-future-of-spine-surgery-will-involve-3d-printing/There is an interesting intersection at work between the disciplines of mechanical engineering and orthopedic surgery. For example, spine surgeon Dr. Michael Hisey of Texas Back Institute earned his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from The California Institute of Technology. Of course, he then went on to medical school and specialized in orthopedic surgery, but his fascination with engineering continues to this day. This partially explains his interest in the 3D printing of medical devices.A Brief History of 3D PrintingWhile it seems that 3D technology has just recently burst on the scene, in fact, it has been around since 1981. It was originally known as “additive manufacturing” and was invented by Hideo Kodama of Nagoya Municipal Industrial Research Institute in Japan. The first medical application of 3D printing occurred in 1999 when scientists at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine printed synthetic scaffolds of a human bladder and then coated them with the cells of human patients. The newly generated tissue was then implanted into the patients with little to no chance that their immune systems would reject them, as they were made of their own cells.The market for 3D printing is growing rapidly. One example of this growth is Essentium Inc., a Texas-based 3D printing company that is transforming additive manufacturing for use in a broad range of industries.Read the full blog here: https://texasback.com/the-future-of-spine-surgery-will-involve-3d-printing/

Read the full blog here: <a href="https://texasback.com/the-future-of-spine-surgery-will-involve-3d-printing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/the-future-of-spine-surgery-will-involve-3d-printing/</a> There is an interesting intersection at work between the disciplines of mechanical engineering and orthopedic surgery. For example, spine surgeon Dr. Michael Hisey of Texas Back Institute earned his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from The California Institute of Technology. Of course, he then went on to medical school and specialized in orthopedic surgery, but his fascination with engineering continues to this day. This partially explains his interest in the 3D printing of medical devices. A Brief History of 3D Printing While it seems that 3D technology has just recently burst on the scene, in fact, it has been around since 1981. It was originally known as “additive manufacturing” and was invented by Hideo Kodama of Nagoya Municipal Industrial Research Institute in Japan. The first medical application of 3D printing occurred in 1999 when scientists at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine printed synthetic scaffolds of a human bladder and then coated them with the cells of human patients. The newly generated tissue was then implanted into the patients with little to no chance that their immune systems would reject them, as they were made of their own cells. The market for 3D printing is growing rapidly. One example of this growth is Essentium Inc., a Texas-based 3D printing company that is transforming additive manufacturing for use in a broad range of industries. Read the full blog here: <a href="https://texasback.com/the-future-of-spine-surgery-will-involve-3d-printing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/the-future-of-spine-surgery-will-involve-3d-printing/</a>

The Future of Spine Surgery Will Involve 3D Printing with Dr Michael Hisey

Scott Blumenthal

Dr. Scott Blumenthal (https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/scott-blumenthal/) joins the podcast to talk about Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery, how the technology has evolved since he helped bring it to the United States nearly 20 years ago, and what can be done for the small percentage of patients that may need a revision surgery. Find more information about Total Disc Replacement athttps://texasback.com/treatments/surgical-treatments/fusion/tdr/Join us at: https://www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute/Follow the conversation: https://twitter.com/TexasBackWatch More at: https://www.youtube.com/texasbackinstitute

Dr. Scott Blumenthal (<a href="https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/scott-blumenthal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/scott-blumenthal/</a>) joins the podcast to talk about Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery, how the technology has evolved since he helped bring it to the United States nearly 20 years ago, and what can be done for the small percentage of patients that may need a revision surgery. Find more information about Total Disc Replacement athttps://<a href="http://texasback.com/treatments/surgical-treatments/fusion/tdr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">texasback.com/treatments/surgical-treatments/fusion/tdr/</a> Join us at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute/</a> Follow the conversation: <a href="https://twitter.com/TexasBack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TexasBack</a> Watch More at: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/texasbackinstitute" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/texasbackinstitute</a>

Dr Scott Blumenthal Talks About Disc Replacement Revision Surgery

Tom Kosztowski

Read the Full story here: https://texasback.com/how-a-new-treatment-for-adhd-might-offer-relief-for-epilepsy/There’s new hope for those who suffer from the debilitating condition of epilepsy. A minimally invasive procedure recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children holds promise for helping the 65 million people suffering from epilepsy. One of the neurosurgeons who helped evaluate this new treatment for the FDA is a member of the team of specialists at Texas Back Institute – Dr. Thomas Kosztowski.Do you or a loved one suffer from epilepsy? Have you seen symptoms of this condition and are concerned about treatment? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kosztowski or other neurosurgeons at Texas Back Institute.Read the Full story here: https://texasback.com/how-a-new-treatment-for-adhd-might-offer-relief-for-epilepsy/

Read the Full story here: <a href="https://texasback.com/how-a-new-treatment-for-adhd-might-offer-relief-for-epilepsy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/how-a-new-treatment-for-adhd-might-offer-relief-for-epilepsy/</a> There’s new hope for those who suffer from the debilitating condition of epilepsy. A minimally invasive procedure recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children holds promise for helping the 65 million people suffering from epilepsy. One of the neurosurgeons who helped evaluate this new treatment for the FDA is a member of the team of specialists at Texas Back Institute – Dr. Thomas Kosztowski. Do you or a loved one suffer from epilepsy? Have you seen symptoms of this condition and are concerned about treatment? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kosztowski or other neurosurgeons at Texas Back Institute. Read the Full story here: <a href="https://texasback.com/how-a-new-treatment-for-adhd-might-offer-relief-for-epilepsy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/how-a-new-treatment-for-adhd-might-offer-relief-for-epilepsy/</a>

Dr. Tom Kosztowski talks about How a New Treatment for ADHD Might Offer Relief for Epilepsy

Dr Michael Hisey Talks Sciatica - Symptoms And Treatments by Texas Back Institute

Dr Michael Hisey Talks Sciatica - Symptoms And Treatments

Rey Bosita

Dr. Rey Bosita talks about Swimming And Diving Injuries and How to Avoid them. by Texas Back Institute

Dr. Rey Bosita talks about Swimming And Diving Injuries and How to Avoid them.

Read the full story here: https://texasback.com/why-this-texas-doctor-received-physician-of-the-year-honors-for-life-changing-work-halfway-around-the-world/A selfless spine specialist at the renowned Texas Back Institute travels halfway around the world every year with a team of dedicated volunteers to Ethiopia to perform some of the most complex spine surgeries in the most challenging of circumstances. For his relentless pursuit of life-changing surgery to patients who are critically disabled with spinal deformities such as scoliosis, Dr. Ted Belanger was recently named 2018 Medical Missions.Org Physician of the Year. In typical fashion, Dr. Belanger was humbled by the international honor.“I was nominated by a colleague for this award for the work I have been doing for the last nine years,” Dr. Belanger said. “I have an annual mission to Ethiopia where I perform free spine surgeries, primarily for advanced spinal conditions and deformities such as scoliosis, and treatments for tuberculosis, traumas and infections. We have also been fortunate enough to bring some patients from Africa to the United States who needed more extensive procedures.“Since 2010, when we started this mission, we have done surgery on more than 125 patients in Ethiopia. Plus, we have transported five other patients to this country for procedures.“The committee from Medical Missons.Org felt that these actions qualified for the “Physician of the Year” award and I am humbled by their decision.”Read the full story here:https://texasback.com/why-this-texas-doctor-received-physician-of-the-year-honors-for-life-changing-work-halfway-around-the-world/

Read the full story here: <a href="https://texasback.com/why-this-texas-doctor-received-physician-of-the-year-honors-for-life-changing-work-halfway-around-the-world/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/why-this-texas-doctor-received-physician-of-the-year-honors-for-life-changing-work-halfway-around-the-world/</a> A selfless spine specialist at the renowned Texas Back Institute travels halfway around the world every year with a team of dedicated volunteers to Ethiopia to perform some of the most complex spine surgeries in the most challenging of circumstances. For his relentless pursuit of life-changing surgery to patients who are critically disabled with spinal deformities such as scoliosis, Dr. Ted Belanger was recently named 2018 Medical <a href="http://Missions.Org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Missions.Org</a> Physician of the Year. In typical fashion, Dr. Belanger was humbled by the international honor. “I was nominated by a colleague for this award for the work I have been doing for the last nine years,” Dr. Belanger said. “I have an annual mission to Ethiopia where I perform free spine surgeries, primarily for advanced spinal conditions and deformities such as scoliosis, and treatments for tuberculosis, traumas and infections. We have also been fortunate enough to bring some patients from Africa to the United States who needed more extensive procedures. “Since 2010, when we started this mission, we have done surgery on more than 125 patients in Ethiopia. Plus, we have transported five other patients to this country for procedures. “The committee from Medical <a href="http://Missons.Org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Missons.Org</a> felt that these actions qualified for the “Physician of the Year” award and I am humbled by their decision.” Read the full story here:<a href="https://texasback.com/why-this-texas-doctor-received-physician-of-the-year-honors-for-life-changing-work-halfway-around-the-world/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/why-this-texas-doctor-received-physician-of-the-year-honors-for-life-changing-work-halfway-around-the-world/</a>

Blog Audio Dr Belanger Talks About Ethiopia Medical Mission Award

Texas Back Institute uses its experience, talent, state-of-the-art equipment, and technology to provide superior and innovative care for patients who suffer from back and neck pain.From the beginning in 1977, the goal to perform as a center of excellence, integrating the best of science and education with the best business practices, has served Texas Back Institute well and continues to be the backbone of Texas Back Institute’s success. Over thirty-five years later, Texas Back Institute is one of the largest freestanding multidisciplinary academic spine centers in the world. Utilizing the latest technological advancements and medical breakthroughs, leading and participating in numerous FDA trials, developing surgeons through its fellowship program and employing an expert medical team and compassionate support staff, Texas Back Institute remains dedicated to helping patients get back to life.With our unparalleled commitment to spine care, Texas Back Institute has pioneered many innovative spine technologies in the United States. Here at Texas Back Institute, we are dedicated to training spine surgeons from all over the world.

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Texas Back Institute uses its experience, talent, state-of-the-art equipment, and technology to provide superior and innovative care for patients who suffer from back and neck pain. From the beginning in 1977, the goal to perform as a center of excellence, integrating the best of science and education with the best business practices, has served Texas Back Institute well and continues to be the backbone of Texas Back Institute’s success. Over thirty-five years later, Texas Back Institute is one of the largest freestanding multidisciplinary academic spine centers in the world. Utilizing the latest technological advancements and medical breakthroughs, leading and participating in numerous FDA trials, developing surgeons through its fellowship program and employing an expert medical team and compassionate support staff, Texas Back Institute remains dedicated to helping patients get back to life. With our unparalleled commitment to spine care, Texas Back Institute has pioneered many innovative spine technologies in the United States. Here at Texas Back Institute, we are dedicated to training spine surgeons from all over the world.

Spine Talk

Ralph Rashbaum

Dr. Ralph Rashbaum, co-founder and Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute talks about SI Joint disfunction, the symptoms, and treatment options for it. Si Joint disfunction is often misdiagnosed, and goes untreated for many patients. For more information visit: www.texasback.com

Dr. Ralph Rashbaum, co-founder and Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute talks about SI Joint disfunction, the symptoms, and treatment options for it. Si Joint disfunction is often misdiagnosed, and goes untreated for many patients. For more information visit: <a href="http://www.texasback.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.texasback.com</a>

SI Joint Disfunction - Dr. Ralph Rashbaum [Ep. 002]

Read the full article at www.texasback.com/blogNew Research: An Imaging Biomarker Could Change Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease  There is promising news for millions of patients who suffer from lower back pain and disability caused by degenerative disc disease. Researchers in Hong Kong recently published their findings in the medical journal Spine. They found a novel imaging biomarker that seems to correlate to degenerative disc disease and lower back pain. While the researchers noted that much more investigation is necessary before this imaging protocol is used for diagnosing this painful condition, it has the potential of allowing spine surgeons to gain more insights without being forced to use more invasive testing.As a spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute (https://texasback.com/about-us/), Dr. Jessica Shellock (https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/jessica-shellock/) has diagnosed and treated hundreds of cases of degenerative disc disease and her insights about the condition sheds some light on the potential benefits of this research.  What is Degenerative Disc Disease?Between each bony vertebral body is a disc (https://texasback.com/conditions/herniated-disc/) that acts as a shock absorber and a hinge. With aging, the disc becomes dehydrated, making it less supportive and more prone to injury. Even a healthy, well-hydrated disc can be injured. The disc is composed of the annulus, which is a tough tissue that makes up the outside of the disc and the nucleus pulposus, which is the jelly-like substance in the center of the disc.What causes these discs to degenerate?  "Degenerative changes within a disc are physiologic," Dr. Shellock said. "This means that as our discs age, certain processes occur, including pathologic changes...Read the full article at www.texasback.com/blog

Read the full article at <a href="http://www.texasback.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.texasback.com/blog</a> New Research: An Imaging Biomarker Could Change Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease There is promising news for millions of patients who suffer from lower back pain and disability caused by degenerative disc disease. Researchers in Hong Kong recently published their findings in the medical journal Spine. They found a novel imaging biomarker that seems to correlate to degenerative disc disease and lower back pain. While the researchers noted that much more investigation is necessary before this imaging protocol is used for diagnosing this painful condition, it has the potential of allowing spine surgeons to gain more insights without being forced to use more invasive testing. As a spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute (<a href="https://texasback.com/about-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/about-us/</a>), Dr. Jessica Shellock (<a href="https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/jessica-shellock/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/jessica-shellock/</a>) has diagnosed and treated hundreds of cases of degenerative disc disease and her insights about the condition sheds some light on the potential benefits of this research. What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Between each bony vertebral body is a disc (<a href="https://texasback.com/conditions/herniated-disc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/conditions/herniated-disc/</a>) that acts as a shock absorber and a hinge. With aging, the disc becomes dehydrated, making it less supportive and more prone to injury. Even a healthy, well-hydrated disc can be injured. The disc is composed of the annulus, which is a tough tissue that makes up the outside of the disc and the nucleus pulposus, which is the jelly-like substance in the center of the disc. What causes these discs to degenerate? "Degenerative changes within a disc are physiologic," Dr. Shellock said. "This means that as our discs age, certain processes occur, including pathologic changes... Read the full article at <a href="http://www.texasback.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.texasback.com/blog</a>

Dr Jessica Shellock Talks About Degenerative Disc Disease

Isador Lieberman

Dr. Isador Lieberman, a spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute and dedicated physical fitness participant has a great deal of experience with all types of rowing machines, including the WaterRower.“I’ve been rowing for more than 20 years,” he said. “And I am well-aware of this particular type of rowing machine,” Besides its prominent “role” on the show, what makes this WaterRower so appealing?“I believe it’s the act of rowing and not the rowing machine itself,” he said. “Rowing is a very high-intensity exercise program, which when done properly, exercises just about every muscle in your body. You can burn off a lot of calories in a very short span of time. Plus, you get a full-body workout with minimal impact. So, you are not overwhelming the joints.”“Rowing as an exercise has tremendous appeal,” he said. “It is much more engaging than running, swimming, riding a stationary bike or road bike.”More Than 10 Million People are RowingThe exposure this machine has received from this show has increased the popularity of the entire category of equipment. It is estimated that more than 10 million people used a rowing machine last year. This does not surprise Dr. Lieberman.“I recommend rowing to a lot of my patients,” he said. “Plus, I have a number of friends who know that I am an avid rower and they ask me if rowing helps me burn off weight and if it helps me to get through the frustrations of the day. After I tell them, they go and buy their own rowing machine, and they become as addicted to it as I have.”Potential Injuries  Who better than a spine surgeon would realize the potential for injuries from using a rowing machine?“First and foremost, when you’re rowing, you are pulling on the bar which is attached to the chain and a flywheel, or in the case of the WaterRower, the flywheel in the water. That provides the resistance. There are other rowing machines where the flywheel uses air resistance, whereby the rower is pulling on a big fan.”“Regardless of the type of machine, what is really critical is to maintain the proper form,” he said. “All too often I see people in the gym getting on these machines and then flailing their arms, back and legs. They are going to be prone to a low back injury.  It’s important to keep the stability of the pelvis, the abdominal and back muscles are kept tight and you want to be pushing with your legs. You don’t want to be pulling with your lower back. Form is critically important.”“The second important consideration concerns the stirrups on the machine. You need proper shoes and you need to have your feet strapped in to these stirrups or footplates. Your feet need to be secure because as you are pulling back and moving forward, you don’t want your feet moving erratically. This could cause a twisted ankle or injury to the tendons around the feet.”How Long is Too Long on a Rowing Machine?“If you’ve got the stamina, and you’re using proper form, you can stay on the rowing machine until you exhaust your stamina,” Dr. Lieberman noted. “If you have poor form, you will be hurting your back within 30-seconds. It all depends on what kind of condition the participant is in.”“I know people who can be on a rowing machine for 45 minutes to an hour without even breaking a sweat.  A lot also depends on how much resistance someone is rowing against and how much force you are putting into it. It’s similar to pedaling a bike. You can coast part of the way, or you can push the pedals for more speed and cover more territory.”For the full blog post visit www.texasback.com/blog

Dr. Isador Lieberman, a spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute and dedicated physical fitness participant has a great deal of experience with all types of rowing machines, including the WaterRower. “I’ve been rowing for more than 20 years,” he said. “And I am well-aware of this particular type of rowing machine,” Besides its prominent “role” on the show, what makes this WaterRower so appealing? “I believe it’s the act of rowing and not the rowing machine itself,” he said. “Rowing is a very high-intensity exercise program, which when done properly, exercises just about every muscle in your body. You can burn off a lot of calories in a very short span of time. Plus, you get a full-body workout with minimal impact. So, you are not overwhelming the joints.” “Rowing as an exercise has tremendous appeal,” he said. “It is much more engaging than running, swimming, riding a stationary bike or road bike.” More Than 10 Million People are Rowing The exposure this machine has received from this show has increased the popularity of the entire category of equipment. It is estimated that more than 10 million people used a rowing machine last year. This does not surprise Dr. Lieberman. “I recommend rowing to a lot of my patients,” he said. “Plus, I have a number of friends who know that I am an avid rower and they ask me if rowing helps me burn off weight and if it helps me to get through the frustrations of the day. After I tell them, they go and buy their own rowing machine, and they become as addicted to it as I have.” Potential Injuries Who better than a spine surgeon would realize the potential for injuries from using a rowing machine? “First and foremost, when you’re rowing, you are pulling on the bar which is attached to the chain and a flywheel, or in the case of the WaterRower, the flywheel in the water. That provides the resistance. There are other rowing machines where the flywheel uses air resistance, whereby the rower is pulling on a big fan.” “Regardless of the type of machine, what is really critical is to maintain the proper form,” he said. “All too often I see people in the gym getting on these machines and then flailing their arms, back and legs. They are going to be prone to a low back injury. It’s important to keep the stability of the pelvis, the abdominal and back muscles are kept tight and you want to be pushing with your legs. You don’t want to be pulling with your lower back. Form is critically important.” “The second important consideration concerns the stirrups on the machine. You need proper shoes and you need to have your feet strapped in to these stirrups or footplates. Your feet need to be secure because as you are pulling back and moving forward, you don’t want your feet moving erratically. This could cause a twisted ankle or injury to the tendons around the feet.” How Long is Too Long on a Rowing Machine? “If you’ve got the stamina, and you’re using proper form, you can stay on the rowing machine until you exhaust your stamina,” Dr. Lieberman noted. “If you have poor form, you will be hurting your back within 30-seconds. It all depends on what kind of condition the participant is in.” “I know people who can be on a rowing machine for 45 minutes to an hour without even breaking a sweat. A lot also depends on how much resistance someone is rowing against and how much force you are putting into it. It’s similar to pedaling a bike. You can coast part of the way, or you can push the pedals for more speed and cover more territory.” For the full blog post visit <a href="http://www.texasback.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.texasback.com/blog</a>

Dr. Isador Lieberman Talks About Health And Safety When Using A Rowing Machine

“We’re all wired to sleep differently,” Dr. Bosita said in a recent interview. “Some of us are natural side-sleepers, some sleep on our backs and others sleep on our stomach and those natural sleeping positions can sometimes make back pain worse. “Many times, a person will feel uncomfortable when trying a new sleeping position because it doesn’t feel right. One of our goals at Texas Back Institute is to help our patients get their back pain under control so they can sleep in the most comfortable position for them.”“A person with spinal stenosis, for example, typically experiences pain when they extend their spine,” he noted. “If a person is a natural back-sleeper, the firmness of the mattress will have the effect of extending the spine a small amount, making the back and leg pain worse.“In some instances, people will roll over quickly and they will suddenly wake up because their back pain will get acutely worse. For someone who is sleeping fitfully, the mattress may be the cause and sudden movements can increase the back pain. “Regardless of the sleeping position, it’s my job to help our patients manage their pain so that they can sleep in any position.”View the full story at www.texasback.com/blog

“We’re all wired to sleep differently,” Dr. Bosita said in a recent interview. “Some of us are natural side-sleepers, some sleep on our backs and others sleep on our stomach and those natural sleeping positions can sometimes make back pain worse. “Many times, a person will feel uncomfortable when trying a new sleeping position because it doesn’t feel right. One of our goals at Texas Back Institute is to help our patients get their back pain under control so they can sleep in the most comfortable position for them.” “A person with spinal stenosis, for example, typically experiences pain when they extend their spine,” he noted. “If a person is a natural back-sleeper, the firmness of the mattress will have the effect of extending the spine a small amount, making the back and leg pain worse. “In some instances, people will roll over quickly and they will suddenly wake up because their back pain will get acutely worse. For someone who is sleeping fitfully, the mattress may be the cause and sudden movements can increase the back pain. “Regardless of the sleeping position, it’s my job to help our patients manage their pain so that they can sleep in any position.” View the full story at <a href="http://www.texasback.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.texasback.com/blog</a>

Dr. Bosita Talks About Sleep And Back Pain

It’s rare when a world-class spine surgeon and internationally respected scoliosis expert is also an enthusiastic yoga practitioner. However, such is the case with Texas Back Institute’s Dr. Isador Lieberman (http://texasback.com/doctors-profiles/doctor-lieberman ).  This high-energy physician is putting all of these skills in play during a special event on Saturday, June 25, 2016.For the second year, Dr. Lieberman, Texas Health Plano Scoliosis and Spine Tumor Center and Texas Back Institute ( http://texasback.com/about-us/ ) are combining forces for “Stretch for Scoliosis,” a two-hour, fun-filled event to promote the National Scoliosis Awareness Month. Held at the Plano Sports Authority, which is located at 6500 Preston Meadow Drive and running from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., this special workshop will teach parents and children about how core strength and flexibility can be improved. Screening for ScoliosisThis event will also allow scoliosis specialists to screen adults and children for this very serious, however controllable spinal problem. Dr. Lieberman explains.“For those who might not be aware it, scoliosis is a curvature of the spine where people are either bent forward or sideways,” he noted. “This, of course, leads to discomfort and limited mobility.”“Over the years, we’ve been big advocates in trying to improve posture. As a surgeon, I can improve the posture of someone suffering from scoliosis, but there are many people who have unbalanced posture, with a spinal deformity – whether this situation is caused by scoliosis or other factors – who could benefit from an active program of posture exercises.  This will help them regain their balance and improve their function.” “Yoga, Pilates as well as general stretching all help with this condition and we designed this Stretch for Scoliosis program with this in mind,” he said. “This is our second year and we are trying to raise the awareness of how to keep one’s back healthy and maintain  good posture using an active exercise program which includes yoga and Pilates type exercises that will allow someone with a spinal deformity to have a better quality of life.” Read the full blog post here: www.texasback.com/blog

It’s rare when a world-class spine surgeon and internationally respected scoliosis expert is also an enthusiastic yoga practitioner. However, such is the case with Texas Back Institute’s Dr. Isador Lieberman (<a href="http://texasback.com/doctors-profiles/doctor-lieberman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://texasback.com/doctors-profiles/doctor-lieberman</a> ). This high-energy physician is putting all of these skills in play during a special event on Saturday, June 25, 2016. For the second year, Dr. Lieberman, Texas Health Plano Scoliosis and Spine Tumor Center and Texas Back Institute ( <a href="http://texasback.com/about-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://texasback.com/about-us/</a> ) are combining forces for “Stretch for Scoliosis,” a two-hour, fun-filled event to promote the National Scoliosis Awareness Month. Held at the Plano Sports Authority, which is located at 6500 Preston Meadow Drive and running from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., this special workshop will teach parents and children about how core strength and flexibility can be improved. Screening for Scoliosis This event will also allow scoliosis specialists to screen adults and children for this very serious, however controllable spinal problem. Dr. Lieberman explains. “For those who might not be aware it, scoliosis is a curvature of the spine where people are either bent forward or sideways,” he noted. “This, of course, leads to discomfort and limited mobility.” “Over the years, we’ve been big advocates in trying to improve posture. As a surgeon, I can improve the posture of someone suffering from scoliosis, but there are many people who have unbalanced posture, with a spinal deformity – whether this situation is caused by scoliosis or other factors – who could benefit from an active program of posture exercises. This will help them regain their balance and improve their function.” “Yoga, Pilates as well as general stretching all help with this condition and we designed this Stretch for Scoliosis program with this in mind,” he said. “This is our second year and we are trying to raise the awareness of how to keep one’s back healthy and maintain good posture using an active exercise program which includes yoga and Pilates type exercises that will allow someone with a spinal deformity to have a better quality of life.” Read the full blog post here: <a href="http://www.texasback.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.texasback.com/blog</a>

Dr. Lieberman Talks About Stretching For Scoliosis

Can plunging one’s entire body into a freezing chamber reduce muscle pain? For the professional athletes and celebrities who have made cryotherapy so popular, the answer is yes. If the media coverage is any indication, extreme cold is very hot.Many athletes, movie stars and other opinion leaders have publically extolled the benefits of Whole Body Cryotherapy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryotherapy for losing weight, reducing pain, improving athletic performance, slowing aging and improving sleep. However, this relatively new treatment has not been vetted by any reputable medical organization and has had some tragic consequences for at least one young lady. According to an article in Forbes http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2015/11/23/the-cold-hard-facts-on-cryotherapy/#1d8c1a691334 magazine, “the recent death of 24-year old Chelsea Patricia Ake-Salvacion during a cryotherapy treatment has brought some increased scrutiny on a practice that has been growing in use worldwide.” To find out just how effective cryotherapy is in reducing back pain, Dr. Nayan Patel  http://texasback.com/doctors-profiles/doctor-patel of Texas Back Institute was asked for his opinion on the extreme version of ice packs on a hurting back. Read the full story here: www.texasback.com/blog

Can plunging one’s entire body into a freezing chamber reduce muscle pain? For the professional athletes and celebrities who have made cryotherapy so popular, the answer is yes. If the media coverage is any indication, extreme cold is very hot. Many athletes, movie stars and other opinion leaders have publically extolled the benefits of Whole Body Cryotherapy <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryotherapy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryotherapy</a> for losing weight, reducing pain, improving athletic performance, slowing aging and improving sleep. However, this relatively new treatment has not been vetted by any reputable medical organization and has had some tragic consequences for at least one young lady. According to an article in Forbes <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2015/11/23/the-cold-hard-facts-on-cryotherapy/#1d8c1a691334" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2015/11/23/the-cold-hard-facts-on-cryotherapy/#1d8c1a691334</a> magazine, “the recent death of 24-year old Chelsea Patricia Ake-Salvacion during a cryotherapy treatment has brought some increased scrutiny on a practice that has been growing in use worldwide.” To find out just how effective cryotherapy is in reducing back pain, Dr. Nayan Patel <a href="http://texasback.com/doctors-profiles/doctor-patel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://texasback.com/doctors-profiles/doctor-patel</a> of Texas Back Institute was asked for his opinion on the extreme version of ice packs on a hurting back. Read the full story here: <a href="http://www.texasback.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.texasback.com/blog</a>

Blog Audio - Dr Patel Talks About Cryotherapy And Back Pain

Dr. Rey Bosita, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute presents some healthy habits for your back. Use some of these tips in your everyday life to help maintain a healthy spine. Learn more at https://texasback.com/patients/patient-education/Join us at www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute

Dr. Rey Bosita, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute presents some healthy habits for your back. Use some of these tips in your everyday life to help maintain a healthy spine. Learn more at <a href="https://texasback.com/patients/patient-education/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/patients/patient-education/</a> Join us at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute</a>

Dr Rey Bosita Talks About Healthy Habits For Your Back

Scott Kutz

Dr. Scott Kutz (https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/scott-kutz/) , a neurosurgeon at Texas Back Institute (https://texasback.com/treatments/surgical-treatments/fusion/tdr/spinal-cord-stimulation-scs/), treats hundreds of patients each year for back pain and has some first-hand experience with spine stimulation. “The original spine stimulators were developed in the 1960s,” he said. “However, the technology could not be used in a wide-spread fashion until the 1980s. This was because the pacemaker technology, which, like the spine stimulator, could be implanted and maintain electrical stimulation for a long period of time, improved at this time“Between the 1980s and 2010, the technology was relatively static. There was a certain recognized range of stimulation frequency that could be delivered to the dorsal column of the spinal cord. If the stimulation was delivered within those parameters, the patient would typically get a reduction of pain, particularly pain to the hips, buttocks, shoulders, some parts of the back, arms and fingers.“Unfortunately, some patients did not get good pain reduction from this type of stimulation. This could be due to the fact that they might have more pain centered in the neck, at the back of the head or in the lumbar spine area. In some cases, the patients would experience paresthesia with this stimulation, meaning they could feel this stimulation and for many that sensation was disagreeable. It was annoying to some patients, and this made it ineffective in coverage of the pain.“We now have high-frequency stimulation that cannot to be perceived by humans. Thus, when this stimulation is delivered, it still has effects on the nervous system and still interrupts pain delivery from those distal nerves up to the brain, but it is not perceived by the patient. This means the stimulation can cover deeper pathways within the spinal cord leading to better coverage of pain in the neck itself, the thoracic area (where the ribs attach to the spine) and the lumbar (lower back) area of the spine.”Using Stimulation Instead of OpioidsThe fact that this new version of spine stimulator is being used instead of opioids for treatment of back pain is good news for the medical community, which is concerned about their abuse. From a medical standpoint, how does spine stimulation mimic the effect of opioids for the treatment pain?“Actually, spine stimulation and opioids work differently on pain,” Dr. Kutz said. “Opioids don’t eliminate pain but rather they increase the tolerance of the mind to having pain. Most patients who are taking opioids say things like, ‘I can still tell that I hurt, but I just don’t care.’“With spinal cord stimulation, there is an actual disruption of that pain signal coming up to the brain.”Visit Texasback.com/blog for the full story.

Dr. Scott Kutz (<a href="https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/scott-kutz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/find-a-physician/name/scott-kutz/</a>) , a neurosurgeon at Texas Back Institute (<a href="https://texasback.com/treatments/surgical-treatments/fusion/tdr/spinal-cord-stimulation-scs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/treatments/surgical-treatments/fusion/tdr/spinal-cord-stimulation-scs/</a>), treats hundreds of patients each year for back pain and has some first-hand experience with spine stimulation. “The original spine stimulators were developed in the 1960s,” he said. “However, the technology could not be used in a wide-spread fashion until the 1980s. This was because the pacemaker technology, which, like the spine stimulator, could be implanted and maintain electrical stimulation for a long period of time, improved at this time “Between the 1980s and 2010, the technology was relatively static. There was a certain recognized range of stimulation frequency that could be delivered to the dorsal column of the spinal cord. If the stimulation was delivered within those parameters, the patient would typically get a reduction of pain, particularly pain to the hips, buttocks, shoulders, some parts of the back, arms and fingers. “Unfortunately, some patients did not get good pain reduction from this type of stimulation. This could be due to the fact that they might have more pain centered in the neck, at the back of the head or in the lumbar spine area. In some cases, the patients would experience paresthesia with this stimulation, meaning they could feel this stimulation and for many that sensation was disagreeable. It was annoying to some patients, and this made it ineffective in coverage of the pain. “We now have high-frequency stimulation that cannot to be perceived by humans. Thus, when this stimulation is delivered, it still has effects on the nervous system and still interrupts pain delivery from those distal nerves up to the brain, but it is not perceived by the patient. This means the stimulation can cover deeper pathways within the spinal cord leading to better coverage of pain in the neck itself, the thoracic area (where the ribs attach to the spine) and the lumbar (lower back) area of the spine.” Using Stimulation Instead of Opioids The fact that this new version of spine stimulator is being used instead of opioids for treatment of back pain is good news for the medical community, which is concerned about their abuse. From a medical standpoint, how does spine stimulation mimic the effect of opioids for the treatment pain? “Actually, spine stimulation and opioids work differently on pain,” Dr. Kutz said. “Opioids don’t eliminate pain but rather they increase the tolerance of the mind to having pain. Most patients who are taking opioids say things like, ‘I can still tell that I hurt, but I just don’t care.’ “With spinal cord stimulation, there is an actual disruption of that pain signal coming up to the brain.” Visit <a href="http://Texasback.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texasback.com/blog</a> for the full story.

Dr Scott Kutz Talks About New Technology To Fight Spine Pain And The Opioid Crisis

Kevin Ju

On any given day, the waiting room of Texas Back Institute is filled with people who are experiencing back pain. In most cases, these patients are over 50 and have age-related causes for their pain, ranging from arthritis, wear and tear from work or other conditions that affect their spine. By and large, back pain is an older person’s problem. However, a form of chronic back pain that affects younger patients has received more discussion and research among spine specialists. This disease is ankylosing spondylitis.According to a report in Medical News, “Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a painful and progressive form of spinal arthritis and symptoms of inflammatory back pain often first present in people before age 35. It typically begins in the late teens and early twenties and in severe cases may result in fusing spinal vertebrae and may cause structural damage to hips and other joints. Often misdiagnosed as "just back pain" or undifferentiated arthritis, AS is a systemic inflammatory disease that, in addition to its effect on the spine, can affect internal organs, peripheral joints, and vision.”The Spondylitis Association of America estimates that between 350,000 and one million people in the U.S. suffer from ankylosing spondylitis. However, millions more may have the disease and are unaware of this...Read more at: https://texasback.com/young-adults-take-notice-that-back-pain-may-be-ankylosing-spondylitis-and-it-is-serious/

On any given day, the waiting room of Texas Back Institute is filled with people who are experiencing back pain. In most cases, these patients are over 50 and have age-related causes for their pain, ranging from arthritis, wear and tear from work or other conditions that affect their spine. By and large, back pain is an older person’s problem. However, a form of chronic back pain that affects younger patients has received more discussion and research among spine specialists. This disease is ankylosing spondylitis. According to a report in Medical News, “Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a painful and progressive form of spinal arthritis and symptoms of inflammatory back pain often first present in people before age 35. It typically begins in the late teens and early twenties and in severe cases may result in fusing spinal vertebrae and may cause structural damage to hips and other joints. Often misdiagnosed as "just back pain" or undifferentiated arthritis, AS is a systemic inflammatory disease that, in addition to its effect on the spine, can affect internal organs, peripheral joints, and vision.” The Spondylitis Association of America estimates that between 350,000 and one million people in the U.S. suffer from ankylosing spondylitis. However, millions more may have the disease and are unaware of this... Read more at: <a href="https://texasback.com/young-adults-take-notice-that-back-pain-may-be-ankylosing-spondylitis-and-it-is-serious/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/young-adults-take-notice-that-back-pain-may-be-ankylosing-spondylitis-and-it-is-serious/</a>

Dr Kevin Ju Talks About Ankylosing Spondylitis

Craig Lankford

View the full story here: https://texasback.com/are-you-taking-too-much-ibuprofen-for-your-constant-pain-the-answer-is-most-likely-yes/Whether it is chronic or acute, pain affects the quality of life of millions of Americans every day. Pain varies in severity, based on its cause and other factors. It is felt when special nerves that detect tissue damage send signals to transmit information about the damage along the spinal cord to the brain. Literally, billions of dollars are spent each year by consumers who are trying to "interrupt" this signal with non-prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medications.The Consumer Healthcare Products Association estimates that more than 2.9 billion retail trips are made each year for OTC medications and the average U.S. household spends about $338 per year on these non-prescriptive drugs. Among the most popular of these OTC medications are those that are used to treat pain These includes Ibuprofen, such as Advil® and Motrin ® and acetaminophens, such as Tylenol®View the full story here: https://texasback.com/are-you-taking-too-much-ibuprofen-for-your-constant-pain-the-answer-is-most-likely-yes/

View the full story here: <a href="https://texasback.com/are-you-taking-too-much-ibuprofen-for-your-constant-pain-the-answer-is-most-likely-yes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/are-you-taking-too-much-ibuprofen-for-your-constant-pain-the-answer-is-most-likely-yes/</a> Whether it is chronic or acute, pain affects the quality of life of millions of Americans every day. Pain varies in severity, based on its cause and other factors. It is felt when special nerves that detect tissue damage send signals to transmit information about the damage along the spinal cord to the brain. Literally, billions of dollars are spent each year by consumers who are trying to "interrupt" this signal with non-prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The Consumer Healthcare Products Association estimates that more than 2.9 billion retail trips are made each year for OTC medications and the average U.S. household spends about $338 per year on these non-prescriptive drugs. Among the most popular of these OTC medications are those that are used to treat pain These includes Ibuprofen, such as Advil® and Motrin ® and acetaminophens, such as Tylenol® View the full story here: <a href="https://texasback.com/are-you-taking-too-much-ibuprofen-for-your-constant-pain-the-answer-is-most-likely-yes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/are-you-taking-too-much-ibuprofen-for-your-constant-pain-the-answer-is-most-likely-yes/</a>

Dr Craig Lankford Talks About The Dangers of Ibuprofen

Dr. Bosita Talks About Pros And Cons Of Crossfit by Texas Back Institute

Dr. Bosita Talks About Pros And Cons Of Crossfit

The ancient Chinese and Indian healthcare providers who were masters of acupuncture, yoga and tai chai must surely be smiling in their afterlife. In a report released during the second week of February 2017, the American College of Physicians released new guidelines for dealing with the most common maladies affecting modern mankind – lower back pain – with these ancient health techniques before prescription drugs and surgery are employed.Many medical experts called these guidelines “historical” in their implication for treating back pain. According to nationwide media reports, such as this one from the Wall Street Journal, the primary reason for the issuance of these new guidelines lies in the epidemic of opioid addiction. “Opioids, one of the most commonly prescribed medications for pain relief and the source of the increasing addiction and death, should only be considered for chronic back pain when other alternatives – natural and prescription – don’t work”, say the guidelines, which were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Even over-the-counter medicines such as acetaminophen, which is the primary ingredient in the popular pain medicine Tylenol, is no longer recommended for acute back pain. These new guidelines will most likely influence how doctors such as those at Texas Back Institute treat patients with back pain. However, one of these highly-respected and world-class spinal surgeons, Dr. Michael Hisey, feels most back surgeons and spine experts have been following these guidelines for many years.These Guidelines Have Been Evolving for Several Years...Read the full post here: http://texasback.com/about-us/blog/how-the-new-guidelines-for-treating-lower-back-pain-will-affect-you/

The ancient Chinese and Indian healthcare providers who were masters of acupuncture, yoga and tai chai must surely be smiling in their afterlife. In a report released during the second week of February 2017, the American College of Physicians released new guidelines for dealing with the most common maladies affecting modern mankind – lower back pain – with these ancient health techniques before prescription drugs and surgery are employed. Many medical experts called these guidelines “historical” in their implication for treating back pain. According to nationwide media reports, such as this one from the Wall Street Journal, the primary reason for the issuance of these new guidelines lies in the epidemic of opioid addiction. “Opioids, one of the most commonly prescribed medications for pain relief and the source of the increasing addiction and death, should only be considered for chronic back pain when other alternatives – natural and prescription – don’t work”, say the guidelines, which were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Even over-the-counter medicines such as acetaminophen, which is the primary ingredient in the popular pain medicine Tylenol, is no longer recommended for acute back pain. These new guidelines will most likely influence how doctors such as those at Texas Back Institute treat patients with back pain. However, one of these highly-respected and world-class spinal surgeons, Dr. Michael Hisey, feels most back surgeons and spine experts have been following these guidelines for many years. These Guidelines Have Been Evolving for Several Years... Read the full post here: <a href="http://texasback.com/about-us/blog/how-the-new-guidelines-for-treating-lower-back-pain-will-affect-you/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://texasback.com/about-us/blog/how-the-new-guidelines-for-treating-lower-back-pain-will-affect-you/</a>

Dr Hisey Talks About How the New Guidelines for Treating Lower Back Pain Will Affect You

Eric Claptons

Eric Clapton, one of the world’s best-known blues and rock guitarists, has been playing his instrument professionally since 1962 and now, at age 71, he is being forced to seriously consider retirement. This has nothing to do with his popularity. In fact, he released a new album of songs entitled “I Still Do” in May 2016, to rave reviews.According to a recent article in the Washington Post, Clapton is experiencing nerve damage which is making it extremely painful to play guitar. He was quoted in the article. “I’ve had quite a lot of pain over the last year,” Clapton told “Classic Rock” Magazine. “It started with lower back pain and turned into what they call peripheral neuropathy, which is where you feel like you have electric shocks going down your leg. And I’ve had to figure out how to deal with some other things from getting old.”As the most recent addition to the Texas Back Institute team of spine experts, Dr. Scott Kutz, specializes in neurosurgery and, in addition to being an Eric Clapton fan, has several insights about this painful condition.“Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder affecting the peripheral nerves of the body, which is a part of the central nervous system,” he said. “This can affect one nerve, in which case it is known as a mono-neuropathy, or it can affect multiple nerves where it is known as a poly-neuropathy.“This condition is fairly common and there are several different types and multiple causes of neuropathy. In the case of a mono-neuropathy, the most common type is carpal tunnel syndrome , where the medial nerve is compressed in the area of the wrist and causes pain, tingling, numbness, swelling and it can affect one’s strength.For the Full story visit www.texasback.com/blog

Eric Clapton, one of the world’s best-known blues and rock guitarists, has been playing his instrument professionally since 1962 and now, at age 71, he is being forced to seriously consider retirement. This has nothing to do with his popularity. In fact, he released a new album of songs entitled “I Still Do” in May 2016, to rave reviews. According to a recent article in the Washington Post, Clapton is experiencing nerve damage which is making it extremely painful to play guitar. He was quoted in the article. “I’ve had quite a lot of pain over the last year,” Clapton told “Classic Rock” Magazine. “It started with lower back pain and turned into what they call peripheral neuropathy, which is where you feel like you have electric shocks going down your leg. And I’ve had to figure out how to deal with some other things from getting old.” As the most recent addition to the Texas Back Institute team of spine experts, Dr. Scott Kutz, specializes in neurosurgery and, in addition to being an Eric Clapton fan, has several insights about this painful condition. “Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder affecting the peripheral nerves of the body, which is a part of the central nervous system,” he said. “This can affect one nerve, in which case it is known as a mono-neuropathy, or it can affect multiple nerves where it is known as a poly-neuropathy. “This condition is fairly common and there are several different types and multiple causes of neuropathy. In the case of a mono-neuropathy, the most common type is carpal tunnel syndrome , where the medial nerve is compressed in the area of the wrist and causes pain, tingling, numbness, swelling and it can affect one’s strength. For the Full story visit <a href="http://www.texasback.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.texasback.com/blog</a>

Dr. Scott Kutz Talks About Eric Claptons Condition

Stephen Tolhurst

It has been noted by more than a few armchair philosophers that “it’s the little things that add up to big problems.” This aphorism applies to many things including back pain. Whether it is poor posture, improper lifting techniques or any number of other bad habits, when they are continued for years, these little things can add up to big pain.Back pain can be the unintended consequence of everyday activities. In some extreme cases, long term damage to the muscles of the back and even the spine can occur. Correcting or avoiding these activities might save a trip to Texas Back Institute.Common Causes for Back Pain“There are certainly many culprits around the house,” noted Dr. Stephen Tolhurst, a spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute. “The most common problems involve lifting improperly. Failing to bend at the knees to lift a heavy object and putting extreme stress on back muscles can wreak havoc on the back.”“Another common cause for back pain involves staying in one position for a long time with your lower back bent forward. People can also notice significant neck pain when looking upward, keeping one's neck in that position for an extended period of time."Why would someone spend an extended period of time, looking up? “Simply sitting on the floor, looking up at a television for several hours,” Dr. Tolhurst noted. “Or, if someone is changing light bulbs or doing maintenance work around the house such as cleaning ceiling fans. This task can only be completed by looking up for an extended period of time.”Read the full story here: http://texasback.com/about-us/blog/common-activities-which-are-causing-your-back-pain/

It has been noted by more than a few armchair philosophers that “it’s the little things that add up to big problems.” This aphorism applies to many things including back pain. Whether it is poor posture, improper lifting techniques or any number of other bad habits, when they are continued for years, these little things can add up to big pain. Back pain can be the unintended consequence of everyday activities. In some extreme cases, long term damage to the muscles of the back and even the spine can occur. Correcting or avoiding these activities might save a trip to Texas Back Institute. Common Causes for Back Pain “There are certainly many culprits around the house,” noted Dr. Stephen Tolhurst, a spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute. “The most common problems involve lifting improperly. Failing to bend at the knees to lift a heavy object and putting extreme stress on back muscles can wreak havoc on the back.” “Another common cause for back pain involves staying in one position for a long time with your lower back bent forward. People can also notice significant neck pain when looking upward, keeping one's neck in that position for an extended period of time." Why would someone spend an extended period of time, looking up? “Simply sitting on the floor, looking up at a television for several hours,” Dr. Tolhurst noted. “Or, if someone is changing light bulbs or doing maintenance work around the house such as cleaning ceiling fans. This task can only be completed by looking up for an extended period of time.” Read the full story here: <a href="http://texasback.com/about-us/blog/common-activities-which-are-causing-your-back-pain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://texasback.com/about-us/blog/common-activities-which-are-causing-your-back-pain/</a>

Blog Audio - Dr Stephen Tolhurst Talks About Common Causes Of Back Pain

Facet Joint PainAs a former collegiate golfer and current avid player, Dr. Michael Duffy, a spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute, is an excellent source for information on playing the game at a high level without succumbing to back injuries. As a student of the game and its players, he has excellent insights about the causes for the injuries to these two players and how amateur golfers can avoid them.“A lot of what’s going on today is due to the fact that golfers are better athletes than they were decades ago,” Dr. Duffy said. “They are swinging harder and creating more torque with the new, so-called ‘X-factor’ swing, and while this makes the ball travel farther, it can also cause serious injuries to the spine and back.See the full article here: https://texasback.com/is-there-life-after-back-injuries-for-these-two-young-golfers/

Facet Joint PainAs a former collegiate golfer and current avid player, Dr. Michael Duffy, a spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute, is an excellent source for information on playing the game at a high level without succumbing to back injuries. As a student of the game and its players, he has excellent insights about the causes for the injuries to these two players and how amateur golfers can avoid them. “A lot of what’s going on today is due to the fact that golfers are better athletes than they were decades ago,” Dr. Duffy said. “They are swinging harder and creating more torque with the new, so-called ‘X-factor’ swing, and while this makes the ball travel farther, it can also cause serious injuries to the spine and back. See the full article here: <a href="https://texasback.com/is-there-life-after-back-injuries-for-these-two-young-golfers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/is-there-life-after-back-injuries-for-these-two-young-golfers/</a>

Dr Duffy - Life After Injuries To Two Golfers

Dr. Rey Bosita, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute talks about some myths and facts about back pain. Learn more at https://texasback.com/patients/patient-education/Join Us at www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute

Dr. Rey Bosita, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute talks about some myths and facts about back pain. Learn more at <a href="https://texasback.com/patients/patient-education/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/patients/patient-education/</a> Join Us at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute</a>

Dr Rey Bosita Answers FAQs Of Low Back Pain

Suffering from back pain can be difficult, and knowing when to seek the help of a specialist can be confusing. Dr. Rey Bosita, Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute gives helpful tips on when to see a spine specialist and what red flags to watch for. For more info visit https://texasback.com/patients/patien...Join us at www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute

Suffering from back pain can be difficult, and knowing when to seek the help of a specialist can be confusing. Dr. Rey Bosita, Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute gives helpful tips on when to see a spine specialist and what red flags to watch for. For more info visit <a href="https://texasback.com/patients/patien" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/patients/patien</a>... Join us at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/texasbackinstitute</a>

Dr Rey Bosita Talks About When To See A Spine Specialist

Michael Duffy

The Power Swing: Why it’s Causing Severe Back Injuries and Ending the Careers of Young GolfersThe world’s top-ranked professional golfer is Jason Day. He is just 29 years old, 12 years younger than his mentor Tiger Woods, and may be nearing the end of his career due to a golf swing that is taking its physical toll on his back. Woods’ history of back injuries has been extensively chronicled, and due to these health problems, he appears to be at the end of his impressive professional career.The Professional Golf Association (PGA) tour has become a young man’s game, with five of the first six tour events in 2017 won by players between the ages of 22 and 24. However, these “young guns,” such as Day, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose, have all had recurring back injuries force them out of tournaments this year.What in the Name of Lee Trevino is Going on Here?In the words of that great Duke Ellington song from the 1940’s, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!” These ailing young golfers have several things in common, including their athleticism, but it is their swing that is making and breaking their careers.According to Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee, who has written a popular book on the sport titled “The Anatomy of Greatness,”every swing is different, but Woods, Day and McIlroy embody a stylistic change that has pervaded the sport. In a recent article, he shared his knowledge of the swing traits of some of the greatest golfers in history and found a few key differences in the contemporary swing from past generations.“In general, the modern swing is shorter with more restrictive lower body movement. That requires a more violent turn to initiate the downswing, which takes more of a physical toll than swings from previous golfing greats, such as Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, that were longer and more rhythmic.”A Competitive Golfer Who is Also a Spine Surgeon... see the full story here: https://texasback.com/the-power-swing-why-its-causing-severe-back-injuries-and-ending-the-careers-of-young-golfers/

The Power Swing: Why it’s Causing Severe Back Injuries and Ending the Careers of Young Golfers The world’s top-ranked professional golfer is Jason Day. He is just 29 years old, 12 years younger than his mentor Tiger Woods, and may be nearing the end of his career due to a golf swing that is taking its physical toll on his back. Woods’ history of back injuries has been extensively chronicled, and due to these health problems, he appears to be at the end of his impressive professional career. The Professional Golf Association (PGA) tour has become a young man’s game, with five of the first six tour events in 2017 won by players between the ages of 22 and 24. However, these “young guns,” such as Day, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose, have all had recurring back injuries force them out of tournaments this year. What in the Name of Lee Trevino is Going on Here? In the words of that great Duke Ellington song from the 1940’s, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!” These ailing young golfers have several things in common, including their athleticism, but it is their swing that is making and breaking their careers. According to Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee, who has written a popular book on the sport titled “The Anatomy of Greatness,”every swing is different, but Woods, Day and McIlroy embody a stylistic change that has pervaded the sport. In a recent article, he shared his knowledge of the swing traits of some of the greatest golfers in history and found a few key differences in the contemporary swing from past generations. “In general, the modern swing is shorter with more restrictive lower body movement. That requires a more violent turn to initiate the downswing, which takes more of a physical toll than swings from previous golfing greats, such as Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, that were longer and more rhythmic.” A Competitive Golfer Who is Also a Spine Surgeon... see the full story here: <a href="https://texasback.com/the-power-swing-why-its-causing-severe-back-injuries-and-ending-the-careers-of-young-golfers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/the-power-swing-why-its-causing-severe-back-injuries-and-ending-the-careers-of-young-golfers/</a>

Dr. Michael Duffy Talks About Jason Day And Playing Golf With Back Injuries

Ted Belanger

Dr. Ted Belanger talks about Spinal Instability in this short, but informative podcast. Spinal Instability is described as excessive motion of vertebral bodies in relation to one another is considered spinal instability. Some motion is, of course, normal. Motion can be described as instability when the motion is significantly greater than that at adjacent levels. Spinal instability can be the result of an injury, degenerative process, tumor, previous surgery or congenital condition. Symptoms of spinal instability may include neck or back pain, nerve pain and muscle spasms.Find More here: https://texasback.com/conditions/spinal-instability/

Dr. Ted Belanger talks about Spinal Instability in this short, but informative podcast. Spinal Instability is described as excessive motion of vertebral bodies in relation to one another is considered spinal instability. Some motion is, of course, normal. Motion can be described as instability when the motion is significantly greater than that at adjacent levels. Spinal instability can be the result of an injury, degenerative process, tumor, previous surgery or congenital condition. Symptoms of spinal instability may include neck or back pain, nerve pain and muscle spasms. Find More here: <a href="https://texasback.com/conditions/spinal-instability/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texasback.com/conditions/spinal-instability/</a>

Dr Ted Belanger Talks About Spinal Instability

Stephen Hochschuler

Dr. Stephen Hochschuler, Co-Founder and Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute talks about the history and philosophy of the multi-disciplinary spine practice. Texas Back Institute has been caring for patients with neck pain and back pain  for over 35 year, and built a strong reputation in the spine care community. Texas Back Institute is dedicated to research in new technologies and procedures. Dr. Hochschuler discusses some of these technologies and fun stories from the early years. For more information about Texas Back Institute visit: www.texasback.com

Dr. Stephen Hochschuler, Co-Founder and Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute talks about the history and philosophy of the multi-disciplinary spine practice. Texas Back Institute has been caring for patients with neck pain and back pain for over 35 year, and built a strong reputation in the spine care community. Texas Back Institute is dedicated to research in new technologies and procedures. Dr. Hochschuler discusses some of these technologies and fun stories from the early years. For more information about Texas Back Institute visit: <a href="http://www.texasback.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.texasback.com</a>

Founding Texas Back Institute - Dr. Stephen Hochschuler [Ep. 001]

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