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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30-06-2021
Updated: 05-07-2021

How to care for your back at work

We spend a large part of the day working. For many of us, work means spending a lot of time sitting down, whether it’s in front of a computer, or driving. For others, work can mean being on their feet all day, or lifting heavy weight, or performing repetitive movements. All these scenarios commonly lead to stress on the back and pain or discomfort in the back or neck area. This article offers some tips from our expert medical team to help you take better care of your spine at...

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28-06-2021
Updated: 16-06-2025

“I feel like I can do everything”, Gabriela tells us her story three months after L5 S1 disc replacement surgery

Gabriela Figueroa first began suffering low back pain 8 years ago. At only 36 years old, she was diagnosed with a herniated disc at the L5 S1 level, and the only possible treatment she could find in her home country, Guatemala, was fusion surgery. Then, she learned of the option of disc replacement surgery at the Instituto Clavel, and she decided to travel to Spain for the operation. This is her story. 

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17-06-2021
Updated: 16-06-2025

How to sleep after having a disc hernia operation

After spinal surgery, the patient may have to change some daily habits in order to speed recovery and avoid risks. How will it affect the way you sleep? Instituto Clavel wants you to know. 

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04-06-2021
Updated: 10-10-2022

Neck pain: 10 tips on how to prevent it

Neck pain is one of the most common health complaints. Most people suffer from it some time in their life. The good news is that, in many cases, it can be prevented by making some simple changes to daily habits. Here are some tips from our medical team on how you can prevent this problem. 

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02-06-2021
Updated: 12-06-2025

Cervical or lumbar disc implants: frequently asked questions

Many patients have questions about the prosthetic implants used for cervical and lumbar disc replacement surgery. At Instituto Clavel, we are specialists in arthroplasty or disc replacement surgery (ADR), and we are happy to answer those questions here.

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27-05-2021
Updated: 24-05-2023

Smoking increases the risk of back pain

Smoking has been shown to directly affect the health of the spine and to greatly increase the probability of having incapacitating low back pain. In this post, the experts at Instituto Clavel explain how use of tobacco can impact your spine, and offer you some tips on leading a healthier life in general. 

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