How long for herniated disc to heal without surgery?
Nonsurgical Treatments for Herniated Disc How long does it take for a herniated disc to heal without surgery? Non-Surgical Treatments The initial treatment for a herniated disc is usually conservative and nonsurgical. A doctor may advise the patient to maintain a low, painless activity level for a few days to several weeks. This helps the […]
How to get out of bed with a compression fracture?
How to Sit With a Fractured Vertebrae The best way to sit with a compression fracture An important part of your recovery is to learn how to perform safe movement techniques, done in a way that doesn’t put additional strain on the spine. This includes sitting down and getting up from a chair, especially if […]
HIPEC surgery
HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) What is HIPEC? Hyperthermic (or Heated) Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a surgical procedure that’s giving new hope to patients with abdominal cancers. Immediately after removing visible tumors through what’s called cytoreductive surgery, your surgeons pump a powerful dose of heated chemotherapy inside a patient’s abdomen. In fact, HIPEC is a cancer […]