Back Buzz / Stenosis

There are many reasons why patients are suffering with spinal stenosis at such a young age. Diet, desk jobs, and lack of exercise are contributing factors in this process. What is important to discuss...

Back pain is one of the world’s leading causes of disability and absenteeism from work. There are a plethora of reasons for back pain, ranging from poor posture and injury to obesity and the nat...

Marshall University's Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has joined a clinical study to test the use of a new device implanted during spinal surgery with the goal of preserving more motion than a...

If you’ve struggled with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), you know it can impact your life. People with severe LSS often can’t stand longer than a few minutes or walk more than a few hundred...

Spinal stenosis is a condition that causes compression of the nerves in the spine. It can lead to a range of symptoms, including pain, weakness, and numbness in different parts of the body.

One type of lower back pain, called lumbar spinal stenosis, is sometimes treated with surgery. But according to a study, physical therapy works just as well, and comes with fewer unwanted complication...

 Spinal stenosis occurs when the bones in the spine start to compress. It's a common condition that affects many people as they age. A new minimally invasive procedure is bringing relief to t...

Lumbar spinal stenosis can occur as we age and makes standing and walking sometimes painful. Doctors are now using Vertos Medical's minimally invasive procedure to treat patients and a brand new c...

Dr. Dale Buchberger provides his insight and analysis on the different surgery options used for treating spinal stenosis.