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Spinal Fusion Recovery: What to Expect

Spinal Fusion Recovery: What to Expect
If you’ve been living with constant back or neck pain, spinal fusion may give you a new lease on life, but it’s a big step. Knowing what recovery actually looks like can help you move forward with more confidence and peace of mind.
May 1st, 2026
5 Treatable Causes of Bothersome Neck Pain

5 Treatable Causes of Bothersome Neck Pain
Ever turn your head to back out of the driveway and feel that sharp reminder in your neck? Or struggle to get comfortable at night because the stiffness just won’t let up? Neck pain often has a clear, treatable cause — is yours on the list?
Mar 4th, 2026
Summer Activities That Actually Help Your Lower Back Pain

Summer Activities That Actually Help Your Lower Back Pain
Summer in Nevada can be a blast — unless you have nagging lower back pain that keeps you sidelined. Here’s how to take advantage of summer activities to strengthen your back, reduce your pain, and have fun at the same time.
Jul 1st, 2025
Why Early Scoliosis Diagnosis Is Crucial

Why Early Scoliosis Diagnosis Is Crucial
No one wants to hear a scoliosis diagnosis, but the best scenario is to get the news sooner rather than later. Take the opportunity during Scoliosis Awareness Month to learn why.
Jun 1st, 2025

Understanding the Osteoporosis/Kyphosis Connection
Osteoporosis, which weakens bones, causes more problems than fractures. Since May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month, learn about one of the lesser-known complications — kyphosis — and what you can do about it.
May 1st, 2025
8 Conditions Treatable with Spinal Fusion

8 Conditions Treatable with Spinal Fusion
Back pain visits everyone at some point, but not all cases require surgery. Here are the conditions that could benefit from spinal fusion — is your back on the list? 
Mar 2nd, 2025
Common Misconceptions about Scoliosis

Common Misconceptions about Scoliosis
Having a sideways curve in your spine isn’t normal — it’s scoliosis — but don’t let the diagnosis scare you. Many myths and misconceptions about this condition can cause unnecessary worry. Here are the straight facts from our spinal expert.
Jan 1st, 2025
How Epidural  Injections  Can Help Your Pain Management

How Epidural  Injections  Can Help Your Pain Management
Do you have neck and arm pain, or low back and leg pain which is making your life miserable?  When oral medications fail, and you want to avoid surgery, epidural injections might be the solution you’ve been searching for, but they work better when they are
Dec 2nd, 2024
Understanding Spinal Health: The Key to Well-Being

Understanding Spinal Health: The Key to Well-Being
It’s easy to see how spinal problems can cause back pain, but what does your spine have to do with your overall health? Plenty. Here’s how your spinal health can help or harm your well-being.
Nov 1st, 2024

Can Exercise Cure Sciatica?
Sitting too long is a surefire way to start a sciatica attack, but moving around doesn’t feel much better. Can targeted exercises really be the answer? Find out here.
Oct 2nd, 2024
What Is Decompression Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

What Is Decompression Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
Spinal compression is like a garden hose crushed under a parked car tire. You need to lift the weight and remove the pressure to get relief. Decompression minimally invasive spine surgery does that, and here’s how it works.
Sep 11th, 2024

The Link Between Scheuermann's Disease and Kyphosis
You expect to see hunched backs in older folks as the spinal bones wear down, but why do some kids have rounded backs? Find the answer in the following guide on kyphosis and Scheurmann’s disease.
Aug 12th, 2024
How Scoliosis Affects Your Health Over Time

How Scoliosis Affects Your Health Over Time
Everyone gets indigestion and headaches now and then, but if you have scoliosis, they could be related. Find out what else scoliosis may be doing to your body and overall health.
Jun 18th, 2024
6 Tips to Relieve Sciatica During Pregnancy

6 Tips to Relieve Sciatica During Pregnancy
For the most part, your pregnancy is going along swimmingly — except for that shooting pain in your lower back, bottom, and legs. Like many expectant moms, you have sciatica. Here’s how to relieve it.
Apr 1st, 2024
Is Spinal Cord Stimulation an Option for Me?

Is Spinal Cord Stimulation an Option for Me?
You can only live with pain so long before you start researching out-of-the-box ways to relieve it. While spinal cord stimulation may sound unusual, it’s a proven technique that can alleviate your chronic pain. Here’s how to tell if you qualify.
Jan 2nd, 2024
Life After Spinal Fusion

Life After Spinal Fusion
When spinal stenosis, scoliosis, or disc problems cause unbearable pain that conservative treatments can’t help, spinal fusion can. Here’s what you can expect during the days, months, and years following spinal fusion surgery.
Jan 1st, 2024
5 Ways Physical Therapy Can Relieve Your Pain

5 Ways Physical Therapy Can Relieve Your Pain
Physical therapy is the key when you need to rehab an injured leg or get your shoulder back into throwing condition. But if you’ve never considered PT for chronic pain, you’re missing out on one of the best-kept secrets — PT can stop pain.
Nov 9th, 2023
How Scoliosis Can Impact Your Teen

How Scoliosis Can Impact Your Teen
If your child has scoliosis, you know their spinal curve can lead to physical problems, but the impact may be more than what meets the eye. Here’s how to spot the signs that scoliosis is affecting them mentally and emotionally.
Oct 1st, 2023
Neck Hump? Here's How You Can Stop It

Neck Hump? Here's How You Can Stop It
Hunchback, dowager’s hump, round back, or kyphosis — whichever name you use, it means the same thing: you’ve got a spinal problem. Here’s how you can prevent or stop its progression so you stand straight and tall.
Jul 1st, 2023
How Does Osteoporosis Cause Kyphosis?

How Does Osteoporosis Cause Kyphosis?
You may slouch when you’re tired or blue, but if you can’t stand up straight when you want to, you may have kyphosis, a forward spine curvature. Among the several causes, the culprit may be osteoporosis — here’s the connection.
May 7th, 2023
5 Habits That Can Cause Lower Back Pain

5 Habits That Can Cause Lower Back Pain
Some bad habits are merely annoying, but others can lead to health problems. Are you guilty of these habits known to cause low back pain? Keep reading to find out.
Dec 12th, 2022
Is My Neck Pain Causing Chronic Headaches?

Is My Neck Pain Causing Chronic Headaches?
Does your head and neck seem to hurt all the time? Your chronic headaches might be more than a pain in the neck. They might be coming from that neck pain. Learn about this specific type of headache in this quick guide.
Nov 10th, 2022
5 Different Injections for Pain

5 Different Injections for Pain
Do you have pain? There are injections that may help. Keep reading to learn about the different types of pain injections and which one might help treat your pain.
Sep 1st, 2022
All About Lateral Interbody Fusion

All About Lateral Interbody Fusion
Some back problems don’t go away with conservative treatments. If your condition calls for surgery, you may be a candidate for lateral interbody fusion, which is much less invasive than traditional surgery. Here’s what you need to know.
Aug 1st, 2022
How Long Does Whiplash Cause Neck Pain?

How Long Does Whiplash Cause Neck Pain?
Your neck injury happened in an instant, but the pain of whiplash can linger long afterward. How long? Does anyone really know? And what can you do about persistent neck pain? Keep reading to find out.
Jul 1st, 2022
Is Your Diet to Blame for Your Back Pain?

Is Your Diet to Blame for Your Back Pain?
Food doesn’t just feed your stomach, it fuels your cells and triggers reactions — both good and bad — throughout your body. Find out if the foods you eat might be the culprits behind your aching back.
Jun 1st, 2022
Who's at Risk for Kyphosis?

Who's at Risk for Kyphosis?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a classic tale about a man with a woefully misunderstood condition called kyphosis. But today, we know much more about this debilitating problem and how to treat it. Could kyphosis happen to you?
May 1st, 2022
Lifting Tips to Avoid Back Pain

Lifting Tips to Avoid Back Pain
You’ve been lifting things your whole life without a problem, then suddenly — zing — your back screams in pain. Find out why lifting is one of the most common causes of back pain and how you can avoid it.
Apr 3rd, 2022
A Closer Look at Myelopathy

A Closer Look at Myelopathy
When numbness, tingling, and pain make it hard to perform everyday tasks like buttoning your shirt or even walking, it may be a sign of myelopathy. Here’s what that means and what you can do about it.
Mar 24th, 2022
Maximize Your Neck Pain Treatment with These Healthy Habits

Maximize Your Neck Pain Treatment with These Healthy Habits
Your neck is susceptible to strain, sprain, and pain, and modern medicine can do a lot to alleviate your discomfort. But that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. For a full recovery from your neck condition, you need to pick up a few good habits.
Jan 3rd, 2022
Everything You Didn't Know About Minimally Invasive Surgery

Everything You Didn't Know About Minimally Invasive Surgery
If you need surgery to treat a painful condition, the last thing you want is to endure surgical pain as well. Minimally invasive surgery can reduce your post-op pain and deliver several other benefits that you may not know about. Find out more here.
Dec 1st, 2021
Bad Habits That Are Hurting Your Spine

Bad Habits That Are Hurting Your Spine
Your back is killing you, and you may be to blame. How could that be true? Find out what you’re doing to put your spine in danger and your back in pain, so you can take better care of yourself and enjoy life.
Nov 1st, 2021
Can Spinal Fusion Treat My Scoliosis?

Can Spinal Fusion Treat My Scoliosis?
When your spine snakes into an S-shape rather than a straight line, it changes your posture, your appearance, and your life. There are several treatments that correct scoliosis, including spinal fusion. Find out if it might help you.
Oct 7th, 2021
Can the Forward Curve of My Spine Be Corrected?

Can the Forward Curve of My Spine Be Corrected?
From rounded shoulders to an outright hunchback, a noticeable forward curve in your spine may be cause for concern. Called kyphosis, this condition may lead to serious health problems if you don’t get it fixed. Here are your treatment options.
Sep 7th, 2021
My Legs Feel Weak: Do I Have Sciatica?

My Legs Feel Weak: Do I Have Sciatica?
Do you experience numbness or weakness in the legs? We all go weak in the knees when we fall in love or face our fears. But when leg weakness sticks around, it’s time to find out why. Read on to learn more.
Aug 5th, 2021

When Minimally Invasive Surgery Might Be Necessary
When it comes to your spine, the less poking and prodding the better. While traditional open surgery may be best in some cases, we may be able to correct your spinal problem with a far less-invasive technique. Find out if you’re a candidate.
Jul 15th, 2021

Spinal Fusion: Is It a Good Option for Your Back or Neck Pain?
What started as a nagging ache has become debilitating back or neck pain, and nothing seems to help. Chronic back and neck pain can demand a more permanent solution. Could it be time to consider spinal fusion? Here’s what you need to know.
Jun 15th, 2021

Symptoms in Your Hands Could Stem from a Problem in Your Neck
There goes that shooting pain in your arm and/or hand again, and you instinctively grab it and begin to rub for relief, but you may be massaging the wrong body part. Find out how a neck problem can cause hand pain and what to do about it.
May 3rd, 2021

How Facet Joint Injections Can Relieve Your Back and Neck Pain
You’ve tried prescriptions, physical therapy regimens, and countless other treatments, and still, you live with back or neck pain from sunup to sundown. When it feels like there’s no end in sight, it’s time to consider facet joint injections.
Apr 1st, 2021

What Every Woman Should Know About Bone Loss
Healthy bones are strong and rigid, but age and other factors can rob them of their density, making them weak and susceptible to fractures — especially in women. Learn more about how to keep and build your bone strength.
Mar 11th, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Spinal Cord Stimulators
Pain has a purpose — it alerts you to danger and protects you from further injury. But when it outlasts its usefulness, you may need to intervene. Learn how spinal cord stimulators run interference between pain and your brain.
Feb 1st, 2021

How Do You Know You Have a Herniated Disc?
Having back problems with pain? You’ve heard the term “herniated disc,” so you figure it has something to do with your spine, and you know it causes back pain — but how do you know if it’s happened to you?
Jan 1st, 2021

These Bad Habits are Making Your Sciatica Worse
The cause of your sciatica may be out of your control, but you have the power to keep it in check or make it worse every day. Find out which habits are triggering your sciatica flare-ups so you can avoid them for better living.
Dec 1st, 2020

Common Risk Factors of Kyphosis
A hunchback, a dowager’s hump, poor posture — call it what you will, but the technical term is kyphosis. Do you have to worry about it happening to you? Find out about what can raise your chances of getting kyphosis.
Nov 1st, 2020

Understanding Sciatica
It can trigger pain far from its source, it has many possible causes, and the symptoms range from mild tingling to shocking pain — your sciatic nerve can be a mystery. Here are the basics about this super long nerve and the facts you need to know.
Oct 4th, 2020

8 Signs of Kyphosis
If your upper back is beginning to slump like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, you may have kyphosis. But even if yours isn’t that extreme, the signs are there, warning you to get early treatment. Here’s what you need to know.
Sep 3rd, 2020

The Many Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Do you require surgery to correct a spinal issue? When it comes to spine surgery, less is more. That is to say that less cutting could mean a more expedient recovery. Explore how minimally invasive spine surgery could benefit you.
Aug 3rd, 2020

Spine Care and COVID19: What You Should Know
COVID-19 has made us question everything. What’s safe? What’s healthy? And if you have spinal issues, you may be wondering how to proceed with your treatment and even your pending surgery. Here’s what you need to know.
Jul 2nd, 2020

Scoliosis 101: What You Need to Know
Your ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist relies on a stick-straight spine. But if yours is curved because of scoliosis, these activities become difficult or impossible. Here’s some straight talk about this progressive condition.
Jun 9th, 2020

Do Environmental Factors Cause Scoliosis?
When you first hear that your child has scoliosis, multiple emotions swirl in your brain: worry, fear, and even guilt. You may be wondering if you could have prevented it. Rest easy — here’s what you need to know.
May 5th, 2020

Why It's So Important to Catch Scoliosis Early
Does your child have one shoulder higher than the other? Uneven hips or one especially pronounced shoulder blade? These may be signs of scoliosis, a curved spine. If so, it’s important to get it diagnosed and treated now. Here’s why.
Apr 1st, 2020

Common Causes of Neck Pain and Effective Treatments
Are you experiencing severe neck pain, but aren’t sure what could be causing it? There are a number of common causes that can lead to neck pain, and no matter what’s causing yours, it’s important to seek a medical diagnosis and get help.
Feb 6th, 2020

Ouch! My Leg Hurts — Know the Symptoms of Sciatica
You might think that sciatica is just another word for back pain, but it actually includes a variety of painful symptoms, including leg pain, numbness, and lost balance. Read on to learn more about sciatica and when to get medical treatment.
Jan 8th, 2020

5 Surgery-Free Treatments for Chronic Back Pain

If you are living with back pain, invasive spinal surgery isn’t always an option. But you’re not out of luck. There are a number of surgery-free options that may help. Continue reading to explore five options that could lessen your pain.
Dec 1st, 2019

How to Prevent and Treat Kyphosis
Is your confidence destroyed because of a hunchback appearance? Do you often see your reflection and wish you had better posture or a more aligned spine? Kyphosis may be the undiagnosed cause of your woes.
Sep 30th, 2019
Patrick S. McNulty, MD, FABSS, FABOS, an award winning orthopedic surgeon and spine specialist at McNulty Spine in Las Vegas

What Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
Surgery is sometimes the best option for addressing certain painful spinal conditions. By reducing surgical trauma, minimally invasive surgery can speed healing and get you back on your feet much sooner than traditional surgery.
Sep 11th, 2019