For more than 45 years, Texas Back Institute has been advancing the treatment of spinal conditions. The ability to see within the spine and address internal problems without the need for large open incisions has long been an aspiration of spine care specialists. Relatively recent technological advancements have made this…
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Get to know Dr. Alexander Satin, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute. Dr. Satin is now accepting patients in the Frisco clinic. Tell us about yourself. “I’m originally from Long Island, New York. I did my undergraduate training at Johns Hopkins University where I studied biophysics. Then I went and did medical school in…
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Featured Photo Above by: lzf/Shutterstock.com, ID: 359568020. The Olympics are going to be here before we know it. If you’re anything like some of the Texas Back Institute doctors and staff, you may find yourself motivated to push a little harder towards your personal fitness goals. If this is you, congratulations! Setting…
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Happy Valentines Day! Many people have their own way of celebrating, whether it be with a significant other, friends and family, or having some alone time. At Texas Back Institute the billing department in the Plano Clinic has their annual Valentine Box Decorating Contest. This year the competition was steep,…
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A research team from Texas Back Institute will be working on a Federal Drug Administration (FDA) trial to investigate one of the most revolutionary medical treatments in history – the use of stem cells to rejuvenate spinal tissue. The clinic has been involved in numerous important trials including those for…
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Not all back pain is alike. Even though it may seem to be occurring in the same area of the body, understanding the type of back pain is more important for its treatment than knowing where it seems to emanate. Such is the case with pain that will often start…
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Like clockwork, every year the big ball drops in Times Square at midnight on New Year’s Eve. With the same regularity, millions of people who have added a few or more pounds during the holiday season resolve to lose this excess weight by starting a regular diet and exercise program….
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According to the National Institute of Health, 70 to 85 percent of people will experience back pain at some time in their lives. One of the ways to ensure that you’re not among that number is by taking preventative steps, such as cycling. May is National Bike Month, and The…
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While garbage roll carts don’t appear threatening, moving them improperly can result in injury to your back. Dr. Jessica Shellock with the Texas Back Institute offers the following tips to help you move your roll cart safely: Clear your route. Know where you’re going and anticipate where the cart might…
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Summer travel is officially here and whether you’re road tripping it or taking to the skies this season, you don’t want back pain to go along for the ride. Dr. Richard Guyer of the Texas Back Institute has provided a few traveling tips you can take with you on your…
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