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Spinal fusion is a surgery that is used to fuse two or more vertebrae (bones that make up the spine) in the spine. The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae, 7 cervical spine in the neck region, 12 thoracic…

What is TLIF? Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a procedure used to insert a bone graft into the spinal disc space from the side position. This surgery is used to treat serious spinal diseases that cause chronic low back…

Common Causes of Sciatic Nerve Pain Lumbar radiculopathy, more commonly known as sciatica, is a pain that comes from your sciatic nerve. Because this nerve extends from the back of the pelvis down the back of the thighs, sciatic nerve…

When to See a Specialist for Lower Back & Hip Pain While many minor aches and pains can go ignored, it is essential to understand when they require professional medical attention. The experts at Inspired Spine are here to share…

Stretches & Exercised for Lumbar Pain Although many aches and pains can be ignored through everyday activities, lower back pain can be debilitating. Fortunately, the following stretches and exercises can help you to find some relief. Hip Circles Hip circles…

Finding Relief from Lower Back & Hip Pain Lower back pain is the most commonly experienced form of back pain, affecting about 25% of American adults. While these aches and pains can be annoying and inconvenient, they can also lower…

SI Joint Dysfunction Could Be the Cause of Your Pain For many patients, knowing the root cause of their pain is less important than feeling relief. However, what you think might be sciatica could actually be a form of sacroiliac…

Understanding Sciatic Nerve Pain and Finding Relief If you are one of the many people who suffer from sciatic nerve pain, you likely have many questions. What is causing my pain? What can I do to make it go away?…

Spinal stenosis is a diagnosis made when there is a narrowing of the spaces in the spine, which may cause compression of the nerves that travel to your arms and legs. It occurs most commonly in the lower back and the…

In the traditional open spinal surgery, surgeons use a long incision to allow both visual and physical access into the anatomy of the patient. With the long incision, the surgeon is able to move or cut the surrounding structures enough so…