Only ten years ago if you had spine surgery, you could expect a long recovery, in some cases, as much as a year. Now, thanks to minimally invasive surgery (MIS), what used to result in a week long hospital stay has been reduced to a few days or less. Recovery time has decreased from a few months to a few days and while there used to be long incisions, now it consists of a few small scars. Minimally invasive can mean faster recovery, shorter hospi…

See if this sounds familiar: Through no fault of your own, you somehow “tweaked” your back while on the job. It’s difficult to move around, let alone come back to work. NOW WHAT? No matter how many years you’ve been on the job, or how careful you are, sometimes injuries are unavoidable and inevitable. That’s why workmen’s compensation laws are in place to protect employees against loss of income should they become injured on the job. AZ workmen’s…

Dr. Crandall was interviewed by Becker’s Spine Review in the recent article - "7 areas of exciting spine technology development and acquisition in value-based care." He discusses his thoughts on seven key areas of spinal innovation development and where he sees the best opportunities for future technology advancement in the value-based care environment. Read Full Article

Individuals struggling with pain, especially chronic pain, often feel there is no solution. However, new technologies and tools are becoming more available to help with even the most debilitating conditions. By visiting pain management specialists in AZ, you can gain insight into treatments that may help you. Local practices offer spinal surgery treatment with options such as radiofrequency ablation. WHAT IS RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION? This type of …

Congratulations Dr. Crandall on having his research published in Spine Deformity – The Official Journal of the Scoliosis Research Society.

Back pain is the most common work-related disability, and experts reveal that office computers have much to do with this. Here’s how your computer usage correlated to back problems and what you can do to prevent it. CAUSES OF BACK PAIN Computer-related back pain is normally caused by three problems: uncomfortable chairs, poor posture, and inactivity. UNCOMFORTABLE CHAIRS Office chairs that don’t support your body properly and have poor body align…

There are three main problems that can occur within your spine: cervical spine issues, thoracic spine issues, and lumbar spine issues. Here are the differences between these problems and how you can diagnose them. CERVICAL SPINE WHAT IS IT? The cervical spine is in your neck region and houses the spinal cord that sends messages from the brain to control all aspects of the body. It consists of seven bones which are separated by one another by inte…

Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. Lower back pain, specifically, affects 31 million Americans. Many who suffer from back pain need to seek methods from a trained specialist. Some can manage this pain with exercise. Here’s how. UPPER BACK PAIN These exercises work best for upper back and pain right behind your shoulders. REAR DELTOID PULLS This exercise involves a cable tower and rope handle. Making sure the rope handle …

Many entering the world of pain management feel overwhelmed by their options. After all, no two methods are alike. Here are the factors you need to keep in mind when choosing your physical therapy plan. REFERRALS AND EXPERIENCE Even if you aren’t required to receive a referral from your primary care doctor, ask your doctor to recommend a physical therapist or facility for your specific issue. Don’t be afraid to ask family and friends for recommen…

One in two Americans have a musculoskeletal condition. These conditions vary from arthritis, back and neck pain, and osteoporosis. If you’re suffering from musculoskeletal pain, you can find pain relief beyond pain killers and operations. Here’s what you need to know. WHAT IS MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN? Musculoskeletal pain affects the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones. CAUSES Musculoskeletal pain can be caused from: Wear and tear of daily activit…