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  • What to know about screening for osteoporosis

    Screening for osteoporosis can show if a person has low bone mass and can potentially develop osteoporosis. Doctors typically perform a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan to detect if bones are weaker than usual.

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  • What Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Is and How It Works

    Minimally invasive spine surgery is a type of spine surgery that requires smaller incisions and does less damage to muscles and tissue. Spine surgeries that require less cutting and moving have become more common thanks to advanced tools and robotics.

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  • Q and A: Back pain

    It seems like everyone I know has some type of back pain. My husband and I both suffer from back pain but mine is a dull ache at the end of the day while he seems to have shooting pain. Why are our backs so susceptible to pain and how do I know when we should talk with our doctor?

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  • Why Back Pain Is More Common as You Age, and What to Do About It

    It's not your imagination: Your back has definitely gotten achier and more injury-prone as you've aged. But what's behind the growing discomfort, and is there anything you can do to make it go away?

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  • 9 questions to ask your spine surgeon

    Talk with your health care team about how you are feeling before you commit to spine surgery. They are available to answer all your questions and provide reassurance.

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