News about disc surgery, back pain & neck pain

Fast recovery and high treatment success thanks to minimally invasive procedures – experience and patient reports from the internationally renowned Apex-Spine spine specialist clinic in Munich show how life becomes worth living again.

With increasing stress and a sedentary lifestyle, the number of people suffering from neck pain is growing. Approximately one in three is affected. What are the causes of a tense neck, and are the associated symptoms harmless or could they indicate serious health problems?

Could a disc operation improve the lives of seniors in the long term, or does it involve too many risks? More and more older patients are confronted with this question. Back health plays a crucial role in old age, especially in people over 65.

Current pain therapies for a herniated disc: Immediate relief and the expertise of the Apex-Spine spine clinic in Munich lead to rapid relief and elimination of pain

Discover the secret to a healthy and long-lasting future. Did you know that your spine can be the key to a long and active life? Modern spine surgery offers innovative solutions for back problems that not only relieve pain but also significantly improve your quality of life.

Minimally invasive spine surgery includes various surgical methods that minimize stress on muscles, tissue and surrounding structures.

The importance of a healthy back for quality of life

Our back is the supporting structure of our body and yet its importance is often underestimated. There are many myths surrounding the topic of back pain and back health, some of which are long out of date. At the same time, there are numerous lesser-known facts that amaze us and underline the importance of a healthy spine.

Modern technologies in spine surgery can offer significant benefits to patients, improving recovery times, accuracy and safety of procedures. Here are some of these techniques.

The Apex Spine Clinic in Munich is dedicated to back health. Every year on March 15th, Back Health Day takes place and numerous lectures, exhibitions, workshops and many other events are held throughout Germany.

Many people know this: you get up in the morning, tired, not rested, your back hurts. Most of us sleep for 7-8 hours every day on a mattress that we have known for many years but that we have never really thought about. Choosing the right mattress plays a major role in whether our back stays healthy or we develop more and more back problems.

Have you ever experienced an acute herniated disc? If so, you probably know how painful and debilitating the experience can be. However, there are certain mistakes that should be avoided when treating a herniated disc to ensure the fastest possible recovery.

Many people with back pain ignore the problem for a long time. They think that the problem will go away when the pain disappears. However, they underestimate the risks to the back, which can have a long-term negative impact on the health of the back.

Almost everyone has experienced a stiff and tense neck. But in some cases there is more to it than that and it is a painful herniated disc in the cervical spine. With the cervical microforaminotomy, the herniated disc can be repaired in 45-60 minutes and the patient is pain-free again.

Chronic herniated discs can be very painful and sometimes difficult to treat because they are hard to reach. Neurostimulation, also known as spinal cord stimulation, can be an effective therapy alternative.

Wear and tear, lack of exercise and other reasons sooner or later lead to wear and degeneration of the intervertebral discs, which is usually associated with pain. If conservative measures are unsuccessful, a new, gentle method can provide rapid relief without a lengthy hospital stay.

Our spine is a fascinating invention with a very well thought-out structure and incredible functionality. Unfortunately, many people neglect their spine and then struggle with painful back problems in old age.

Due to age or hormonal changes, many people develop osteoporosis as they get older, which also poses risks for the spine. This sometimes leads to vertebral collapses and fractures, which can be very painful. In such cases, a very precise diagnosis and the resulting treatment are absolutely necessary.

Back problems are not only unpleasant and painful, they are also associated with high costs for the economy, as they are the second most common cause of illness at work. There are many simple ways to prevent this.

When a layperson hears the term spinal fusion, many people involuntarily conjure up the image of someone who can barely move. What is this procedure really all about? When is spinal fusion indicated and what alternatives are there?