Degenerative disc disease: How effective is minimally invasive back surgery for lumbar?
People who are living with degenerative disc disease in their lower backs may be considering surgery as an option to…
Tiger Woods Finishes Strong After Lumbar Interbody Fusion
When professional golfer Tiger Woods needed a solution to alleviate his chronic back and leg pain, he and his physician…
Sciatica Patient Penny Schwegel; Alaskan Gold
You think you’re tough? Penny Schwegel lifts 90-ton boulders for a living. An equipment operator for an Alaskan gold company,…
“Sure Enough, This Was My Life-Saver!”: Esteban Castaneda
Esteban was determined to do well with his physical activities, including good performance on the job. However, despite his ability…
“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…
“It’s a Battle”: Jeremiah Dawson
Jeremiah Dawson lived with chronic neck and back pain for nearly 10 years, and his advice to those suffering from…
Stronger and Stronger: Dave Patten
Having worked as a programmer for more than 30 years, 46-year-old Dave Patten describes himself as a “technical guy” and…
Over 10 Years Without Pain: Dwayne Burnell
Wealth strategist, author, and financial educator Dwayne Burnell is living proof that minimally invasive spine surgery can provide patients with…
Golfers May Improve Their Game after Spinal Fusion
While golf may seem like a relatively low impact sport — players aren’t subject to the bone-rattling hits of football…
90 Years Young: Irma Stennes
Irma Stennes desperately wanted relief from chronic back pain, but she was concerned that given her age — then 89…