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The Importance of Finishing an Injury

All too often, people try to return to the regular program without taking into account that their body can’t always maintain that scheduled normal. Finishing an injury out should end with physical therapy and a gradual return to normal activities; anything else could result in a re-injury or improper healing!

6 Easy Ways to Improve Your Health This Year

If you're looking to invest in your health this year, here are 6 easy, healthy habits to incorporate into your life. Don't know where to start? miiSpine has your covered with our new EOSedge scan packages that will give you an in-depth look at your musculoskeletal health and habits! Start with the basics and we'll help you from there!

Meet the Technology: The EOSedge

With the help of cutting-edge imaging and diagnostic technology, miiSpine is proud to offer EOS Imaging to provide the best, safest, and most comprehensive diagnosis possible in regards to imaging options. Follow along as we introduce to you modern technology made accessible for the people who need it.

What You Should Know About Corticosteroid Shots

Corticosteroid shots are a man-made medicine that is developed based off of cortisol, which is the primary hormone in your body’s natural defense to swelling and inflammation - aka, pain. Follow along as we explore the uses, effects, pros, and cons of the pain management medication known as corticosteroid shots.

Back Pain Prevention: World Spine Day 2022

To honor World Spine Day, we’ve assembled a list of preventative measures from Dr. Vemuri himself, along with a discussion about age-onset, natural back pain that occurs in upwards of 85% of adults. miiSpine is an institution dedicated to alleviating that pain at any age, with affordable prices, top-notch customer service, innovative and non-invasive treatments, cutting-edge technology, and award-winning physicians within your reach - read more to find what Dr. Vemuri recommends!

National Pain Awareness Month with Dr. Vemuri

In recognition and celebration of National Pain Awareness Month this September, Dr. Vemuri has taken a look at some of the FAQs about pain management and awareness, and addressed them with some recommendations on preventative habits and tips for how to lead a healthy, pain-free life. Read all about the services and pain management options to explore at miiSpine, as well as BIG NEWS as Dr. Vemuri proudly announces a couple of new and exciting additions that are coming soon.

A Guide to Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (miSS): A Mack Truck vs VW Golf

In a medical world full of doubt and procedures that don't seem fit for the 21st century, spine surgery is certainly a worrisome topic. But, with minimally invasive spine surgery as an option here at miiSpine, open surgeries can become a thing of the past. Learn more about the benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery, and how miiSpine can take your pain away without all the side effects that come with traditional spine surgery.

Hybrid Spine Surgeons, and How They Can Help

At miiSpine, we’re determined to redefine what it means to be a spine surgeon and the stereotypes that follow spine surgery around. Our approach deviates from the traditional path of surgery to pain doctors, or pain doctors to more pain doctors to surgery and so on and so forth. We pride ourselves on the hybridity of our services – on a comprehensive answer to your back pain, not just a step in the direction of relief.

Herniated Discs: A Guide

Back pain can be an indicator to a whole slew of different diagnoses - some more mild than others - but there’s often a list of common causes and problems for developed back pain. One of these terms that pop up on nearly every broad search for pain in the back is a herniated disc. Also known as a ruptured disc, sometimes termed a slipped disc, and usually confused with a bulging disc, a herniated disc can often be the culprit of back pain due to its dealings with the nerves surrounding the spinal discs.

An Overview of Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) sounds like a rather scary diagnosis. Diseases are oftentimes seen as incurable, long, painful things, and when it comes to your spine, none of that sounds comfortable. Luckily, degenerative disc disease, despite its daunting name, is not a disease at all. Follow along for more info about symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Pain Relief Options for Back Pain - An Overview

No one wants to deal with back pain. Whether just the occasional twinge or chronic discomfort, back pain can seriously disrupt your everyday life. Getting up in the morning, bending over to tie your shoes, or just getting around the house are simple examples of everyday activities that can be made burdensome by back pain.

An Overview of Pediatric Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a term used to describe a sideways curvature in a person's spine. While people of all ages may experience scoliosis, it is most commonly diagnosed among kids between 10 and 15 years of age.

What is Spinal Stenosis? An Overview from a Spine Doctor

Estimates suggest that between 250,000 and 500,000 people in the U.S. experience symptoms associated with spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a term used to describe a narrowing of a person's spinal canal. This narrowing causes added pressure on the spinal cord and the spinal nerve roots...

Spine Safety in the Operating Room

There is a wide misconception about the safety of spine surgery. Some of my patients assume it’s dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. Will I be paralyzed? they ask. For April Spine Safety month, I wish to highlight all the precautions we take at miiSpine to keep you safe in surgery.

Spine Safety Month

April is Spine Safety Month. Protecting the 25 bones of the spine requires a bit of work, but it’s worth it considering we are all living past our spine’s expiration date! Yes, while we are living into our 80’s, our poor spine starts wearing out as early as our 20s. It starts with the discs losing their sponginess...

Simple Things You Can Do For Back Pain

As a spine care practice that is committed to a minimally invasive approach to treating all types of spine conditions and back pain, we are always guiding our patients towards natural ways to reduce back pain and discomfort. Follow along for 7 helpful suggestions you can try to limit and even resolve back pain.

My Back Pain

The first time I remember my back hurting was shoveling snow as a child in Wisconsin. I must have been 8 years old. My attempts to end my snow shoveling career were unsuccessful. My parents were not impressed with my lament, “But it hurts my back!”...

An Overview of Compression Fractures Including Common Causes and Symptoms

A compression fracture is medical term used to describe a break or a collapse that occurs in the bones of your back called your vertebrae.

MIS Compression Fracture

Paying Attention to Posture: Signs of a Spinal Compression Fracture.

Too Many Birthdays

I once had a patient tell me that their primary doctor tells patients their condition is caused by too manybirthdays!

Never Have Back Surgery

I hear it all the time: “I will never have back surgery."

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