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VIDEO: Dr. Dreisinger Provides An Overview Of The SpineZone At Alvarado Hospital

October 26, 2009 - 11:58am

Dr. Dreisinger demonstrates how the SpineZone treats patients at Alvarado Hospital.

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VIDEO: Dr. Kam Raiszadeh – When Can A Woman Become Active After Cervical Reconstruction Surgery?

October 19, 2009 - 3:37pm

Dr. Raiszadeh explains when a woman can return to normal activity following cervical reconstruction surgery.

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VIDEO: Tips To Ensure A Speedy Spinal Surgery Recovery From Nurse Sarah Burns

October 19, 2009 - 10:53am

Nurse Sarah Burns introduces herself and shares some tips for a speedy recovery after spinal surgery.

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Advanced Spine Institute & Minimally Invasive Spine Center at Alvarado Hospital

Bouncing Back From Failed Back Syndrome

October 16, 2009 - 4:34pm

By Ann Butenas / EmpowHer Writer

Many people are often taken aback by complications that can result from any type of surgery. Back surgery is no exception.

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Sciatica - What It Is And How It Can Be Treated

October 16, 2009 - 4:29pm

By Alison Stanton / EmpowHer Writer

Do you ever feel discomfort or tingling in your leg? Do you get a numbness in your hip or sharp pain in the sole of your foot?

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Laser Spine Surgery - A Way To Get Your Back On Track To A Pain-Free Existence

October 16, 2009 - 4:21pm

By Ann Butenas / EmpowHer Writer

Are you looking for a gentler, less traumatic alternative to spinal fusion surgery to help alleviate any pain you may be experiencing in your lower back, upper back

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Laser Endoscopic Surgery - An Answer To Back Pain

October 16, 2009 - 4:07pm

By Alison Stanton / EmpowHer Writer

Millions of people live with a back ache every single day.

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Advanced Spine Institute & Minimally Invasive Spine Center at Alvarado Hospital

Cervical Pain Or A Pain In The Neck

October 16, 2009 - 3:59pm

By Ann Butenas / EmpowHer Writer

Some things in life seem to annoy us. Some things in life we can just brush off. Some things in life truly are a pain in the neck.

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Artificial Disc Replacement: The Future Solution For Neck Pain

October 16, 2009 - 3:54pm

By Alison Stanton / EmpowHer Writer

For many people, life is literally a pain in the neck.

Every day, from the moment they wake up until they go to bed at night, millions of folks around the wor

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VIDEO: Peggy Tilley - What Post-Operative Care Should Women Expect At The Advanced Spine Institute?

October 16, 2009 - 12:28pm

Peggy explains the post-operative care women should expect at Alvarado Hospital’s Advanced Spine Institute.

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Advanced Spine Institute & Minimally Invasive Spine Center at Alvarado Hospital

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The mission of the Advanced Spine Institute & Minimally Invasive Spine Center at Alvarado Hospital is to provide an interdisciplinary, comprehensive diagnostic treatment facility for neck and back inj

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VIDEO - HERSTORY: Jeanette Shares Three Tips On Ways For Women To Advocate For Their Back Pain

Jeanette provides three tips for women to help them advocate for their back pain.

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