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Inspired Spine recently presented on the Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLLIF) procedure at the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery. Dr. Hamid Abbasi, who developed the OLLIF, discussed the revolutionary procedure that has been a dramatic improvement…
By Times Report – Neurosurgeon Hamid Abbasi, MD, recently reached a milestone as he performed his 500th Oblique Lateral Lumber Interbody Fusion (OLLIF) on a patient at RiverView Health. The OLLIF procedure represents medicine’s latest advancements in minimally invasive spine…
Massage Therapy & Back Pain It’s no secret that massage can make the back feel better. Anecdotally, we’ve all heard stories and most of us have experienced the miracle of an amazing massage, but for those who have experienced chronic…
Important Facts & Symptoms to Know Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows, placing pressure on the nerves that travel through it. Congenital spinal stenosis occurs at birth, while acquired spinal stenosis happens over time. This can…
Correcting Your Posture & Protecting Your Spine It’s no secret that good posture is important for our overall health. Not only does it help us to avoid pain in our necks, shoulders, and backs, but it also helps to improve…
Reducing Your Back Pain Through Movement It is well known that back pain can be a debilitating condition, affecting everything from your day-to-day activities to your overall sense of wellbeing. However, there are many ways that staying active can help…
Tiger Woods, a 41-year old golf super-star and 14-time winner, tried the conservative approach to dealing with his back pain. It didn’t work for him and four back surgeries later, he’s still hopeful. Ongoing pain in his back and leg…
Why Does My Back Hurt? Back pain may simply seem like a dull, constant aching for many—but leaving it untreated can lead to degenerative issues and chronic pain. The key to treating back pain is to know what’s causing it.…
Strengthening Your Lower Back Lower back pain is extremely common — whether from an injury or from repetitive wear and tear. However, it’s important to release your back to alleviate pain and strengthen your spine. The following Pilates exercises can help you…
How Doing Laps Can Help Prevent Pain Patients who suffer from long-lasting pain can find it difficult to stay active and keep their joints moving. However, swimming is one of the best exercises for people with chronic pain. If you…
