Ken Anderson knows pain. As quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals for 16 years, Anderson has taken hits that have traumatized his spine. Anderson found relief after Dr. Brad Curt fused two vertebrae together in his lower back.
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Understanding nerve pain after spine surgery
By Luke Iding, PT, DPT Many patients undergo spine surgery because a nerve has become pinched or injured. Nerve pain is different from muscle pain and can be debilitating. Below are some
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Treating spinal deformity: It takes a village
By Zachary Tempel, MD If you or a loved one suffers from adult spinal deformity or scoliosis, you know that treatment can be very challenging. When patients come to me with these
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Adjacent segment disease: Q&A with Dr. Randall Hlubek
Q: What is adjacent segment disease? A: Adjacent segment disease (ASD) is a condition that sometimes occurs after a spinal fusion surgery to join or “lock” two or more bones together, stopping
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More spine surgery patients than ever can benefit from outpatient procedures
By William Tobler, MD When I tell patients that they can have their spine surgery done as an outpatient procedure, I can feel the atmosphere change. I can hear the relief in
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Losing weight when your back hurts: it can be done!
By Lisa Cleveland, PT We see it every day at Mayfield Physical Therapy: patients who are between a rock and a hard place. They are hurting; they need to strengthen and stretch;
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Making the most of your spine surgery
By William Tobler, MD Most people who undergo elective spine surgery have seen it coming for weeks, months, or even years. They have been in pain or discomfort for an extended period,
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Mayfield’s advanced practice providers enhance patient care with extra pair of eyes, ears and hands
Spine patients who have an appointment at Mayfield Brain & Spine may or may not see a doctor on every visit. They may or may not see a Mayfield doctor every day
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