Eight facts on the costs of back pain in the United States 117 studies in 50 countries find that low back pain comprises 1/3 of work related disabilities and is the number one cause of lost work days. Separate statistics by the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index reveal that $51.1 billion is being spent annually […]
How the Bonati Spine Procedures Revolutionized Spine Surgery
By Dr. Alfred O. Bonati, MD, Founder and Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Bonati Spine Institute We all know to some degree that our spine is the most important part within our body. Some have called the spine the “highway to the body.” This analogy is not far from reality because the spine is the path that […]
Back to Life: Rob’s Story
Watch Bonati Spine Institute patient Rob Gomez’s story of going from debilitating, degenerative back pain to finding relief while still on the operating table. If you have questions about the Bonati Spine Procedures, call 855-267-0482 or visit: bonati.com.
3 Tips to Relieve Back Pain on Road Trips
This article is excerpted from Spine-Health.com. Originally posted by Andrew Moeller on October 21, 2016. It’s no secret that car rides can be hard on your lower back—especially if you have to travel for an extended period of time. The key to finding relief is to make a plan before you set off on your trip, […]
The Bonati Spine Procedures vs. “Laser Spine Surgery”
The term “laser spine surgery” has become very popular on the internet and in advertising by many surgical centers in recent years. These centers promote the idea of having a surgeon “zap” you with a laser to cure your back pain. You may have had back pain for many years and tried many treatment options that […]
Why Smoking is a Pain in the Neck
This article is excerpted from Pain News Network by Pat Anson, Editor on February 17, 2016. Need another reason to stop smoking? What if you knew it was causing that pain in your neck? That’s the conclusion of a new study being presented this week at the annual meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists. In […]
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Treating the Outcome
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. It is characterized by early sacroiliac joint pain followed by hardening of the outer wall of the spinal disc and surrounding connective tissue along with arthritic changes in the facet joints. The most recent data available shows that about 2.7 million Americans may […]
Being Careful with Backpacks
Excerpted from MedlinePlus SATURDAY, Aug. 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Ill-fitting backpacks may put school children at risk for muscle injuries as well as back, neck and shoulder pain, experts warn. “Heavy duty backpacks must be worn and used correctly in order to avoid injuries such as strains, sprains and posture problems,” said orthopedic spine […]
Back to Life: Judy’s Story
Hear Judy’s story of getting back to life with the Bonati Institute after a car accident in December 2014.
Are Medications the Answer for Back and Neck Pain?
It’s pretty well known the abuse of prescription painkillers is on the rise. Yet, there is no solid evidence that opioids, or narcotics, work better than surgery in relieving chronic pain from a degenerative spine condition. Opioids are a class of pain medications including morphine, codeine, oxycodone, methadone, hydrocodone, Percocet, Oxycontin and Vicodin that work […]