More articles about: Low Back Conditions
man on top of mountain
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Hiking Patagonia after spine surgery
Despite undergoing a spinal laminectomy surgery, a 73-year-old individual successfully completed a trip to Patagonia just three months later. Read about their inspiring journey and the exceptional care they received at University of Michigan Health.
senior couple smiling outside standing together in two side by side photos
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Back Pain: A Thing of the Past
Nothing could slow Peggy Arden down – until severe back pain. Now, thanks to minimally invasive back surgery, she lives pain-free.
drawing of a bone
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Back Pain Procedure Leads to Opioid Use for Some
Filling an opioid prescription after lumbar radiofrequency ablation is a risky move.
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Why Doctors Order Scans for Lower Back Pain When They Probably Won’t Help
Even when clinicians agree an MRI or CT isn’t needed, referral and patient factors get in the way, a new survey shows.