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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01-12-2022

These are the symptoms of spinal cord compression

Pain along the spinal column, weakness in arms or legs, and difficulty walking, are symptoms that should be taken seriously because they are symptoms that can be related to spinal cord compression. In the following article, we discuss this in more detail. 

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25-11-2022

How do you know if your back pain is serious? Dr. Clavel responds.

Back pain may occur for a variety of reasons. In most cases, it is not serious and it goes away in a short time. However, there are other cases which require a visit to a specialist. Dr. Pablo Clavel explains what signs can tell you that your back pain may be serious. 

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18-11-2022

Degenerative disc disease at age 40: causes, symptoms, and treatments

When a doctor speaks of degenerative disc disease, it means that the intervertebral disc (there is one between each vertebra and the next), is losing its shape. The natural process of aging is one of the factors that can lead to this pathology. In the following article we discuss degenerative disc disease that appears at age 40. 

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10-11-2022

Cervical dystonia or spasmodic torticollis: causes and recovery

Cervical dystonia is a neurological condition in which the muscles of the neck suffer involuntary contractions, causing the head to turn to the side, forward, or backward. Below, we talk about the causes and different treatment options. 

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03-11-2022

Cervical stenosis: causes, symptoms, and treatment

When the vertebral canal through which the nerve roots pass in the cervical spine becomes too narrow, it is called cervical spinal stenosis. This narrowing can cause pain or numbness and other symptoms. We will explain all about this condition in this article. 

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28-10-2022

Is walking good for low back pain? Benefits and advice

Walking is one of the most beneficial types of exercise, but in the case of an injury such as low back pain, it is important to follow some recommendations when doing it. 

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