The Medical Videos of the Southeastern Spine Institute
The Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) is a top-rated medical facility, the largest medical practice in South Carolina specializing in spine-only care. And while you can get an accurate diagnosis for your back pain and the best care for your illness or injury at SSI, part of their mission is to educate the public. And SSI […]
What Is a Foraminotomy Procedure?
When it comes to your spine, what’s causing you terrible pain also comes with an equally horrifyingly named procedure to fix it. A foraminotomy procedure is one such example. But the relief is worth learning how to pronounce it — which, by the way, is fōr′am-i-not′ŏ-mē. The procedure takes the pressure off the nerve in […]
Why Come to the Southeastern Spine Institute for Minor Injuries
Whether you’ve recently suffered a back strain or you’re just plain tired of feeling persistent back pain, you can find relief at the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI). You have many choices. Come to SSI to get a second opinion or to get special care for minor injuries. People from across the Southeast schedule procedures with […]
After Back Surgery, Ease Back into Exercise
If you’ve been hurting bad enough to need surgery, you’ve suffered enough. You don’t need to feel pain after your procedure. But while the aim of surgery is to relieve the problem that led to your pain, any surgery is still a traumatic experience. Your procedure may have been minimally invasive, but you still need […]
Southeastern Spine Institute Releases eBooks
In an effort to provide even more educational information about back care and spinal medicine, the doctors at the Southeastern Spine Institute in Mount Pleasant, SC, have gone to great lengths. For example, they’ve added spine animations to their website. These animations explain the conditions that can inflict your spine, as well as the corrective […]
How a Back Brace Can Help After Surgery
After surgery at the Southeastern Spine Institute, your doctor may recommend a back brace to facilitate your natural healing process. The brace can support your back, your neck or for both, depending on how much support you need. While some patients may find braces uncomfortable, others report enjoying the feeling, especially when driving. The main […]
Why Minimally Invasive Surgery Is Better
Minimally invasive surgery offers a wide range of benefits when compared to traditional open back surgery. In simple terms, it’s less of what you don’t want and more of what you do. The Southeastern Spine Institute’s team of well-trained spinal surgeons use state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques to provide you with the best possible treatment and least […]
Corpectomy vs. Discectomy
No one wants to have back surgery. But if your pain and limitations have reached the point where you find yourself considering this option, then have a conversation with your spinal medicine specialist at the Southeastern Spine Institute. The advantages of improving your quality of life may outweigh the risks and downtime associated with even […]
Pain Stops Here: Intrathecal Pump Implant
If you live with excruciating pain that hasn’t responded to traditional, more conservative treatments or surgery, an intrathecal pump implant may be your best option. While the pump is more efficient than pills for stopping your pain, it’s an invasive procedure. At the Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI), the spinal medicine doctors always adopt a conservative […]
What Is a Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)?
“Lateral lumbar interbody fusion” is a mouthful, which is why many doctors and their patients prefer the initials XLIF. Besides being a lot of words to spit out, the procedure sounds daunting. The exact opposite is true, however, because the XLIF is one of those minimally invasive options that have put the Southeast Spine Institute […]