Neck, Back and Spine

What can I expect after a spinal fusion? One patient tells her story about life after spinal fusion and how she overcame her back pain.

How long does it take to heal from an osteotomy and what is the recovery time for spinal fusion surgery? A patient shares her experience.

Is a herniated disc serious? Learn about the treatment plan that allowed a police officer to return to work pain-free.

What’s the alternative to opiods? How can a physiatrist help you avoid opioid medication? Understand opioid pain medication and spinal cord stimulation as an alternative treatment for chronic pain.

What causes bone spurs? What does a bone spur feel like and how are they treated? They’re often caused by degeneration by osteoarthritis and can be painful.

A patient decides not to ignore the signs that she needs back surgery and shares her spine surgery recovery story.

While there are many back-related problems and injuries that could be associated with pain, keeping your wallet in your back pocket while you sit for long periods of time could be a cause.

Major Anderson thought he had a simple pinched nerve that wouldn’t go away, later, he found out he had a herniated disc and would need neck surgery to remain active.

Massage therapy reduces muscle stiffness and increases blood flow, which allows more nutrients to reach your muscles. It can help relieve soreness from your muscles as well as relieve pain from a soft tissue injury.

After being diagnosed with scoliosis at 10 years old, patient has scoliosis surgery and writes a book to inspire other adolescents with scoliosis read to stay confident and work hard through their treatment and recovery process.

Broken heel bone, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and herniated disc pain bring patient to OrthoIndy, allowing her to keep singing.

Dr. Poulter discusses the benefits of back surgery with a robot, how he is teaching other surgeons and how the robot allows him to develop new spine surgery techniques.