Instituto de Cirugia Vertebral

What Are Cages and Why Is Your Surgeon Putting One in Your Spine? Often, the spinal fusion procedure includes using a cage as a space holder between your vertebrae. This cage will become a part of your spine forever, so it’s important to understand what it is and why it’s there.

While spinal anatomy is designed to be incredibly strong and highly flexible, it is often a source of back pain. Here's what you should know about spinal anatomy and common causes of back pain: https://bit.ly/37rTIlE

Why Does My Lower Back and Hip Hurt? Lower back and hip pain can occur together due to several causes, such as muscle, joint, and nerve disorders. While some conditions may affect one side of your lower back and hip, others can cause pain on both sides at the same time.

Lumbar Herniated Disc Symptoms Lumbar herniated disc symptoms vary from common to dangerous.

Metastatic Spine Tumors Learn about metastatic spine tumors, including how they develop, the range of signs and symptoms, who is at higher risk for developing them, and when to see a doctor.

How Does Text Neck Cause Pain? Research reveals that the distinct neck bend seen in texting teens and adults is causing a new overuse syndrome known as "text neck." Learn what can be done to avoid it.

3 Reasons You May Have a Stiff Neck A stiff neck or reduced range of motion in the neck can be painful, frustrating, and sometimes mysterious when the cause is unknown. Here are 3 possible causes of your neck stiffness.