Spine treatments

21-04-2022
Updated: 10-07-2023

Josefita Noemí Mazariegos de Corzo after her surgeries: "I regained my freedom"

A fall can injure your spine and cause you discomfort sooner or later. This is precisely what happened to Noemí Corzo, a 73-year-old patient from Guatemala who came to Instituto Clavel after suffering a fall, in the hope of improving her condition and regaining her ability to move freely. Read her story below. 

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21-04-2022
Updated: 25-10-2023

Symptoms and types of scoliosis in people over 50

Adults with scoliosis usually have no symptoms for most of their lives. When symptoms finally appear, it is because the curvature has increased or the adult suffers problems such as degeneration of the spinal discs. In this article, Instituto Clavel provides information about this condition in people over 50 years of age.

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19-04-2022
Updated: 19-06-2025

Lumbar hyperlordosis: causes and treatments

Lumbar hyperlordosis is one of the most common postural deformations besides kyphosis. Lumbar hyperlordosis is an exaggerated curve in the lumbar spine, which causes spinal deterioration and, as a result, discomfort and other problems appear in this area. What causes it, and how can it be treated? Find the answers in the following article.

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11-04-2022
Updated: 06-03-2026

Causes of lower right back pain and how to relieve it

When pain appears on one side of the lower back it is usually associated with a muscle injury, but sometimes the discomfort can be an alarm signal warning of a problem with an internal organ. What causes pain on the right side of the lower back? Read on to find out!

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01-04-2022
Updated: 05-04-2022

Can you walk with a broken vertebra? Tips & Guidelines

A compression fracture in the spine does not always need surgery, so doctors may choose some other form of treatment. Treatments that may be used include low-impact activities, so in certain cases, yes, you can walk with a broken vertebra! Here's how to do it correctly.

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31-03-2022
Updated: 01-04-2022

Types of upper back pain and possible causes

Back pain is the second most common complaint that makes people visit a doctor, and while pain in the lumbar spine is the most common, people also suffer from various types of upper back pain. In this article, we describe the various types of upper back pain and its causes.

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