Posted on January 23, 2020
The link below will take you to a brief video that shows just what patients enjoy AFTER the Superion procedure. https://youtu.be/tfWWGLNfiqY In the meantime, see if YOUR story may be similar… Like the trunk of a tree, the spinal column is the supporting structure of the entire body. This stack...
Read morePosted on October 09, 2019
A recent trip to a national park was filled with days of hiking and horseback riding for Peggy. She returned home to resume her weekly routine of biking 75 miles. At the age of 75, Peggy greatly appreciates the ability to stay so active. Yet, it wasn’t long ago that life was much different. Becaus...
Read morePosted on September 24, 2019
For active adults whose lives change in an instant because of an accident, the toll can be both physically and emotionally challenging. That was what happened to Rebecca four years ago. Walking her dog one morning, a car hit her and, amazingly, the driver kept on going. Her injuries were many; she h...
Read morePosted on September 01, 2019
When Loretta’s low back pain began shooting down her leg, she realized she was likely experiencing sciatica. As it progressively worsened, it became especially painful to bend, walk, and go from sitting to standing. “It was hard to walk for very long,” states Loretta. “I have a dog and our w...
Read morePosted on August 02, 2019
It can occur anywhere and seemingly come out of nowhere. Auto accidents are a risk of being a driver or a passenger. In Florida, almost one-third of vehicles are involved in some type of mishap. In 2016, there were nearly 400,000 crashes in the state of Florida, averaging nearly 1100 wrecks a day. (...
Read morePosted on August 01, 2019
Do you have trouble walking through the grocery store due to back and leg pain? Does leaning on a shopping cart make you better? If so, you may suffer from Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS). Other symptoms of LSS include: Radiating leg pain Sciatic pain Dull, aching pain that spreads from the groin...
Read morePosted on July 24, 2019
Do you have back or leg pain when you stand or walk? Do you experience pain or numbness in your lower back when standing upright? Do you experience pain, numbness, or tingling in your legs or buttocks when you walk? Is your discomfort relieved when you bend forward at the waist or sit down? You...
Read morePosted on July 02, 2019
Sharon’s description of her intense sciatic pain is similar to what many people experience: “… an intense burn and extreme ache and pain. It’s like a lit match to your skin.” If you experience pain that radiates from your lower back into the buttock and down the back of one leg, “sciatic...
Read morePosted on June 19, 2019
When we go to our workplace, we anticipate having a smooth day where we adeptly perform the tasks we were hired to do. Yet, unexpected incidences can occur with any job. Even if you sit at a desk for the majority of your day, an injury can sometimes occur. Employees in the U.S. who are...
Read morePosted on June 11, 2019
“I’m addicted to pain killers but need them for pain. I want off them but don’t want to live in pain. What can I do?” Sound familiar? At Advanced Pain Management & Spine Specialists, a new patient finds a fairly rigorous screening process for a first visit. We do this so we are primarily...
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