November 18, 2024 | Art Young
Why Smoking Is Dangerous to Your Spine Health
Discover the hidden dangers of smoking to your spine health with insights from an expert at Texas Back Institute.
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Revolutionizing Spine Care…Changing Lives
Spine Care
October 31, 2024 | Art Young
What the NFL Can Show Us About the Danger of Concussions
Explore the dangers of concussions and how to avoid them from an expert at Texas Back Institute.
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July 25, 2024 | Phillip Slaughter
Uganda Spine Surgery Mission 2024 – Daily Updates: Days 6-7
Day 6: Starting with a workout and breakfast, we prepared for the full day ahead. Hannah gave a lecture on neuromonitoring emphasized its role in reducing post-op complications. Hannah spoke of the value of real-time feedback on the functionality of the nervous system mid-operation. Hannah also took a playful jab…
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March 29, 2024 | Art Young
Your Back Surgery Is a Success. Now What?
Discover the essential post-operative recovery process after spinal surgery, including decompression, facet and Sacroiliac Joint (SI) Rhizotomy, and discectomy procedures. Gain valuable insights into the multifaceted dimensions of back surgery recovery, from early post-op stages to intermediate and full recovery.
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February 27, 2024 | Art Young
Walk This Way – Why Gait Is an Indicator of Health
Discover how your gait holds the key to understanding your overall health. Explore the groundbreaking research conducted at Texas Back Institute’s Spine Biomechanics Lab. From identifying spinal conditions to revolutionizing treatment options, delve into the realm where biomechanics meets innovation.
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October 31, 2023 | Art Young
Spine Health Awareness Month: 4 Important Advances in Spine Surgery
In celebration of Spine Health Awareness Month, we delve into four game-changing advancements in spinal surgery. From ultra-minimally invasive techniques to robotics and innovative procedures like Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR), these developments are reshaping patient care at Texas Back Institute, a leading name in the field for over 45 years.
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April 5, 2023 | Art Young
Artificial Disc Replacement – 20 Years Of Helping Patients Relieve Back Pain And Maintain Mobility
One of the most remarkable advancements in medical technology and spinal treatment occurred more than 20 years ago. At the request of the Federal Drug Agency (FDA), leading spine surgeons at selected practices around the United States began exploring the feasibility of replacing damaged vertebral discs with those that were…
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November 4, 2021 | Phillip Slaughter
Spine Specialist Training and the Martial Arts – What do they have in common?
Some may argue on the surface they don’t have much in common, as martial arts are typically used for self-defense or attack, whereas medicine is used to heal and care for patients. But, when talking with Dr. Jessica Shellock, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Dr. Sheena Bhuva, Physiatrist, about their life…
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July 29, 2021 | Phillip Slaughter
Core Strength For Your Spine Health
Did you know if done incorrectly, sit-ups could hurt your spine? Dr. Michael Duffy, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute, talks about sit-ups, planks, side blanks, balance balls, and other core strengthening dos and don’ts. “When it comes to sit-ups in general, it’s really important that you have a…
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July 16, 2021 | Texas Back Institute
The Tour de France Has Us Thinking About Cycling
The annual Tour de France is nearing what the French cycling fans might call its denouement. Cycling biggest event started on July 1st and continues through July 25th covering 3,663 kilometers. It’s been a tough ride for many of these athletes. With a number of injuries, one wonders about the physical…
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