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What is the Difference? Primary vs. Secondary Tumors

Your body has the capability to produce tumors that can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Scientists have long believed that tumors develop from a single cell that can multiply and mutate (change) at an accelerated rate. These mutated...

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What is Flat Back Syndrome?

The human spinal column has natural curves in specific regions of the back. These curves are either inward (toward the front of the body) or outward (toward the back of the body) and are in an alternating pattern that forms...

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BEST PATIENT PRACTICES

Everyone knows the importance of having a good doctor. If you want to optimize your medical experience, however, it’s important to also be a good patient. Identifying your symptoms To help a doctor properly diagnose you, it’s important to be thorough in...

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WHAT TO ASK BEFORE GETTING TREATMENTS FOR BACK PAIN

How to evaluate a back doctor If you have serious back pain or a painful back condition, you’ll want to see a specialist. You’ll often start with a primary care doctor, but may need to see a chiropractor or spine specialist,...

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TOP 5 OUTCOMES FROM BACK SURGERY

Reduced Or Eliminated Pain Most spinal procedures are done to reduce or eliminate pain so the best measure of success is whether or not the patient has less or no pain after the procedure. Better Movement/Range Of Motion After back surgery many patients...

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TOP 5 PROCEDURES TO FIX YOUR BACK

What, if any, procedure you’ll need to undergo for back pain depends on your diagnosis, pain levels and severity of the condition. Muscle strains and ligament sprains will rarely require anything beyond at-home care and potentially an x-ray to rule...

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TOP 5 CAUSES OF BACK PAIN

The most common causes of back pain are self-treatable, self-diagnosable problems. For adults, back pain is usually a temporary infliction that becomes more common with age. However, there are also several more serious causes of back pain that require medical...