Blog: Recovery

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Would an ALIF (fusion) be Helpful in Treating My Chronic Lower Back Pain?

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While most cases of lower back pain will resolve with non-surgical treatments, some patients with chronic back and/or leg pain can benefit greatly from a surgery with a strange name: ALIF, or anterior…
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Tests to Diagnose Back Pain

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When It Hurts to Sit, Stand or Sleep: Tests to Diagnose Back Pain Dr. Kaixuan Liu shares some of the top ways doctors figure out the cause of an aching back. Low back pain is a common condition that…
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Recovering from Spinal Fusion – What to Expect

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Back pain is a common problem that can range from a minor ache to a chronic and debilitating condition. It is usually caused by muscle strain, poor posture, and overuse, but can also be caused by more…