“I Didn’t Need My Walker Any Longer!”: Kathleen Cowitz-Laski
Kathleen Cowitz-Laski could no longer lift her leg nor get into a car without back pain – a big problem…
Could a Torn Disc “Grow Back”?
Torn spinal discs — also referred to as annular tears, herniated discs, ruptured discs, or slipped discs — affect millions…
St. Louis Study Shows Promise of Stem Cells for Degenerative Discs
One of the ways we are working to stay at the forefront of pain treatment at the Spine Institute Northwest…
Degenerative Disc Disease: The Basics
Many spine problems begin with degenerative disc disease, which is simply the result of the normal wear-and-tear that your back…
New Study Tracks Lumbar Fusion Patients’ Results Over Time
A recent study published in the February 2014 issue of the journal Spine found improved long-term outcomes for patients with…
How Regenerative Medicine Can Restore Your Spine
Feel like you’ve tried everything you can to alleviate your back pain? If braces, over-the-counter medications, or physical therapy are…