spine back

Laminectomy is a spine surgery that removes the lamina and is intended to reduce ongoing low back pain. Dr. Schultz discusses, "What is Postlaminectomy Syndrome?", and the best treatment options.

Stem cell therapy for low back varies significantly. Dr. Schultz provides 4 important questions that can help you identify the best physician for you and your loved ones.

Dr. Deitch and Dr. Chris Centeno discuss what to do when your back surgery is cancelled, why it’s important, and what that means for you.   Transcription Dr. Jason Deitch Privileged, of course, with being with Dr. Chris Centeno from Centeno-Schultz,  Regenexx practice in Colorado. Dr. Centeno. Great to be with you here today.   … Continued

Transcript Hi, It’s Dr. Centeno. And this is part of a bigger series on what you can do at home to understand why your back hurts. And today we’re going to focus on nerve problems. So, if you’re stuck at home, what can you do to figure out what’s going on with your back? Healthcare … Continued

Back pain years after spinal fusion surgery? What causes spinal fusion complications years later? A failed lumbar fusion? Since I see this problem almost every day in the clinic, there are some big categories of issues you should know about. Let’s dig in. What is Lumbar Fusion? Lumbar fusion means that you take a part … Continued

I’m an aging athlete with some SI joint instability. However, many patients have much more instability which can be disabling. So what is SI joint instability? How can it be treated? How does that intersect with my backcountry skiing? Let me explain. What is SI Joint Instability? Your pelvis has three joints. You have two … Continued

What is an oblique injury? I am and always will be a baseball fan, and my team, since I was in little league, is the Chicago Cubs. If you follow baseball, this past season for the Cubs was filled with great baseball the first half of the season followed by a collapse, which meant missing … Continued

Patients with back or neck pain often want to know if they can still work out and lift weights, and if so, how can they work out without doing further damage. You’ll be happy to know, lifting weights with back or neck pain is possible with some modifications, which we’re going to provide in just … Continued

Low back pain can be disabling and compromise one’s quality of life.  Lumbar stenosis is one of those disabling back issues.  But exactly what is lumbar stenosis?  What is a Coflex Implant?  How long does a Coflex Implant last?  Let’s dig in. What is Lumbar Stenosis? Lumbar stenosis is narrowing of the central spinal canal … Continued

Sacroiliac Joint Surgery is commonly done to treat SI joint instability and pain. Does it have any complications? Is it the best solution for the problem?  In order to answer those questions, we need to start with the Sacroiliac Joint , or SI Joint, itself. What Is the Sacroiliac Joint? The sacroiliac joint is a … Continued