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Article - 3 Minute Read
Eileen: Overcoming Back Pain Without Surgery
By the time Eileen Scott turned 66, she was at her wit's end. Born with scoliosis, she'd spent a lifetime dealing with chronic back pain. But her pain had become so severe she could barely walk 250 steps a day. As she neared retirement, she wondered about her future and dreams of traveling. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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Article - 11 Minute Read
Treating and Preventing Back Pain: What You Need to Know
Back pain is a common condition that may be prevented or managed. UPMC offers surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for back pain. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, New Here, Spine Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What to Know About Myelopathy
Myelopathy occurs when the spinal cord is compressed, causing pain, weakness, and other symptoms. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is a Primary Spine Practitioner (PSP) And When Should You See One?
When people with chronic back pain come to see Ryan Brown for physical therapy, they are often surprised at what the sessions are like. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Spine Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Expanding Brain and Spine Care in the North
Residents in the northern communities now have more convenient options for brain and spine care with the UPMC Neurological Institute's expanded Butler location. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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Article - 6 Minute Read
What Are Spinal Fractures? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The vertebrae that protect your spinal cord can break from a trauma or from bones weakening as you age. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Jean’s Story: From Stenosis to Back Pain Relief through Minimally Invasive Surgery
Jean knows staying active is key to successful aging. Our experts made sure spinal stenosis didn't slow her down. Here's her story. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Spine Health Q&A with Christopher Standaert, MD
With the UPMC Program for Spine Health expanding, we sat down with Christopher Standaert, MD, to learn more about his expertise. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Spine Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation with Dr. Amanda Harrington
Expert Dr. Amanda Harrington discusses the rehab program of the Center for Spinal Cord Injury at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Spine Health