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Article - 4 Minute Read
Henry’s Story: Active Again After Spinal Stenosis
For more than 35 years, recently retired dentist Henry Windle, DMD, had been training for and participating in triathlons. But near the end of 2022, he went from a triathlete to being barely able to walk without falling. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Healing Your Spine
Back pain doesn’t have to take over your life. Christopher Standaert talks treatment options for patients to improve their pain without medications and surgeries. Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Degenerative Disc Disease: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
Degenerative disc disease happens with age, and nearly everyone is at risk. Learn preventive strategies and new treatment options. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
9 Ways to Prevent Back and Neck Pain
Try these 9 tips for preventing back and neck pain, from belly breathing and lifting techniques to hacks for making bleachers more comfortable. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is Back Pain Ever Normal? Here’s When to Talk to Your Doctor About Back Pain
Back pain is very common, especially as you get older. Learn what causes it and what you can do to lower your risk of back pain. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Take Control of Low Back Pain: Q&A with Steven Agabegi, MD
Discover treatment options available for acute and chronic low back pain from Steven Agabegi, MD, an orthopaedic spine surgeon. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
What to Know About Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Using advanced technology, surgeons are able to perform minimally invasive spine surgery using smaller incisions. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. It often appears in early adolescence, but aging adults develop scoliosis too. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Being Diagnosed with Scoliosis as an Adult
Scoliosis may continue from adolescence into adulthood. Or, you may develop scoliosis as you age. Here's what you need to know. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health