For patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery, the UT Southwestern Spine Center has the option of using advanced tools to create custom spinal implants that exactly fit their anatomy.
Telemedicine is a core part of the clinical practice at the Spine Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Unless imaging or procedures need to be done, patients have the option to do virtual visits with their physician. Learn more about the benefits of remote medical appointments with your doctor.
Severe back pain might be a sign of a more serious underlying medical emergency. In this week’s MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses five symptoms that should indicate seeing a doctor right away. Read more.
Comprehensive back pain management combines complementary and modern medicine. From turmeric and omega-3s to tai chi and traditional exercise, learn which options might help reduce pain and inflammation.
Video: Kathleen Cunningham was a competitive ballroom dancer who was sidelined by acute back pain – until she went to UT Southwestern Spine Center for comprehensive care.
Americans' reliance of smartphones and laptops has given rise to an epidemic of "tech neck." UT Southwestern explains the epidemic and how to treat chronic neck pain.
Back pain doesn’t always indicate a problem with the spine – it can start from a variety of sources. UT Southwestern explores what can cause upper and lower back pain and how to find relief.
Expert spine care at UT Southwestern: Learn from UT Southwestern about nonsurgical solutions for back pain and the benefits of minimally invasive procedures.
Laurie Zapatka was injured in a car accident 20 years ago and her back pain became progressively worse over the years. By the time she came to UT Southwestern, her mobility was severely limited, but a day after posterior spinal fusion surgery at UT Southwestern, she was up and moving with "zero pain."
Back pain can take a major toll on quality of life. Find out how our Spine Care team uses video visits to diagnose and treat patients with back, neck, and nerve pain. Learn more.
Spinal disc degeneration is common with age, but back pain doesn’t have to be. Find out how exercise can help prevent and alleviate back pain naturally – and know when it's time to see a doctor. Learn more.
