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Spine Health Q&A with Christopher Standaert, MD

February 15, 2021

With the UPMC Program for Spine Health expanding, we sat down with Christopher Standaert, MD, to learn more about his expertise. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Spine Health
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Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation with Dr. Amanda Harrington

February 9, 2021

Expert Dr. Amanda Harrington discusses the rehab program of the Center for Spinal Cord Injury at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Spine Health
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Low Back Pain Q&A with Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD

December 30, 2020

Low back pain is a common complaint among adults of all ages. Left untreated, it can negatively impact every aspect of life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Spine Health
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The UPMC Passavant Spine Center: A Life Restored After Back Surgery

August 4, 2020

For 15 years, Bob Loftis endured on-and-off sciatica pain that made it difficult for him to walk. The Bridgeville resident usually ‘toughed it out,’ waiting for the pain shooting down his leg to subside. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Spine Health
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Spine Health
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spinal Stenosis

June 1, 2020

As people age, symptoms such as pain in the lower back and legs become more frequent. One common source of that pain is spinal stenosis. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
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Your Back Pain May Be Osteoarthritis

November 27, 2019

Is your back pain actually osteoarthritis? When osteoarthritis affects the spine, it is known as spondylosis. Learn the symptoms from UPMC Pinnacle! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Persistent Back Pain? Here’s What You Need to Know

August 7, 2019

Back pain is very common, but persistent back pain doesn't have to be your reality. Here's what you need to know and do to help relieve your pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
Tagged with: back injury, back pain, back pain remedies, chronic back pain, herniated disc, living with back pain
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Spine Surgery: Maura’s Story

May 17, 2019

Learn more about Maura and her experience with spine surgery at UPMC Passavant. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Spine Health, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: surgery, UPMC
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What Is Spinal Stenosis? Causes, Symptoms, and More

March 21, 2017

Spinal stenosis occurs when something causes the open spaces in the spinal column to narrow. Learn more about spinal stenosis treatment and diagnosis. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
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