Recovery after lumbar arthrodesis surgery

Lumbar arthrodesis is a procedure that can be used to relieve certain types of back pain when other treatments have failed. Nowadays, because there are new ways to perform this surgery using minimally invasive techniques, the patient’s recovery process is much faster and easier than in the past. 

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02-10-2025

New Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Treatments for Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting millions of people around the world. The most common cause of dementia in the elderly, it represents an enormous social burden and is an ongoing challenge for treatment. Instituto Clavel wants to share the news about some of the latest developments in new Alzheimer's treatments, especially non-invasive brain stimulation, which has shown very promising results in the early stages of the disease.

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09-09-2025

Loss of muscle mass in older people and the benefits of physical exercise

Our bodies change as we age, and with those changes come new challenges. One of the challenges common to older adults is sarcopenia, or the loss of muscle mass and bone density. This condition especially afflicts people over fifty years of age, and can progress more rapidly in women due to menopause. In this article, we address the importance of taking care of your muscle mass with regular physical exercise. 

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13-08-2025

Lower right back pain: causes, prevention, and pain relief

Low back pain is one of the most common types of back pain. Although it is often related to muscle pain due to overexertion or poor posture, in other cases, it can be the sign of a more serious problem in the lumbar spine, or even in internal organs.

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31-07-2025

Herniated disc, lower back pain and artificial disc replacement (ADR)

Disc injuries, such as herniation and degeneration, are common causes of low back pain and one of the main reasons for seeking medical attention. Artificial disc replacement (ADR) offers an effective alternative to spinal fusion, relieving pain without limiting the natural mobility of the spine. In this article, we explain what this technique involves, who can benefit from it, and what the recovery process is like.

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11-07-2025

A revolution in spine surgery: robotic surgery and endoscopy to treat any injury

Thanks to the rapidly advancing innovations, spine surgery is undergoing a revolution, and at Instituto Clavel, we are leading the way. By means of robotic surgery and endoscopic technology, it is now possible to treat even large and complex lesions with minimally invasive techniques, offering significant benefits to the patient.

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27-06-2025

Is Parkinson’s Disease Hereditary?

One of the questions we are asked at Instituto Clavel about Parkinson’s disease, is whether it is hereditary. People obviously worry about this when there are cases of Parkinson’s in their family. Although most cases are not hereditary, there are genetic factors associated with PD, both in sporadic and familial Parkinson’s disease, especially in cases of early onset (before the age of 40.)

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