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Posted on July 21, 2020 by Neuromicrospine

How Soon Can I Be Back in the Gym After Spine Surgery?

If working out was part of your life before spine surgery, you’re probably anxious to get back to the gym. How soon can you do it? That depends on several factors:

What type of surgery you had
Your individual rate of healing
Your doctor’s evaluation and advice

Overall, the important thing to keep in mind is to take it slow, listen to your doctor, and listen to your body.

Some spine surgeries have shorter healing timeframes than others. Here are some rough ...

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Neuromicrospine

5 Signs You Should See A Spine Specialist

Acute back pain caused by a small injury or awkward twist of the spine can usually be treated with basic, conservative remedies like rest, ice, and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal drugs (NSAIDs). Nevertheless, if that injury or pain becomes problematic or persists, you may want to see a spine specialist like Dr. Mark Giovanini of NeuroMicroSpine.

The renowned spine surgeon understands surgery isn’t ideal for most patients, (even if it is highly advanced and minimally invasive) but he encourages patients to come see him if they experience any of the following signs or...

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Neuromicrospine

How Long Do Facet Blocks Last?

Facet blocks have two unique purposes: they diagnose and treat chronic pain symptoms in the spine. Now, when we say, “treat,” we mean control or manage pain symptoms for an extended period of time. Although there is no cure-all for chronic back pain, facet blocks can provide long lasting relief. Should a facet block be successful, other treatment modalities such as radiofrequency ablation and minimally invasive spine surgery can provide partial or complete pain relief for many, many years if you’re a candidate.

At NeuroMicroSpine, the facet block is used to diagnose which...