Archive for May 2026
Smoking and Your Spine: Why Nicotine is the Enemy of Spinal Fusion and Healing
Facing the prospect of lumbar surgery often means your mind is focused on the relief of chronic pain and returning to the activities you love. However, if you are a smoker, there is a hidden variable that can significantly dictate the success of your recovery. At Central Texas Spine Institute in Austin, TX, our goal…
Read MoreStress and Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection in Chronic Spine Conditions
Thinking about the causes of your chronic spine pain likely brings your mind straight to physical culprits: a heavy box you lifted last summer, years of sitting at an office desk, or perhaps a diagnosed herniated disc. While these physical factors are significant, there is a powerful “silent partner” in your discomfort: stress. At the…
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