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Explore expert articles on spinal conditions, treatment options, and surgical care.
Back Pain on Long Journeys? How to Stay Comfortable While Travelling
Long journeys can trigger back pain, especially when driving, flying or sleeping in unfamiliar beds. Learn practical, spine-safe ways to stay comfortable while travelling and reduce flare-ups during winter trips.
Walking: The Most Important Part of Spine Surgery Recovery
Walking is simple but powerful in spine surgery recovery. It reduces stiffness, prevents complications and helps you regain mobility after decompression, discectomy, laminectomy or spinal fusion. Discover how much to walk and when to start.
The Questions You Should Ask Before Spine Surgery (and the Ones Most People Forget To)
Spine surgery can feel overwhelming, but the right questions bring clarity and confidence. Mr Gordan Grahovac shares the questions patients usually ask and the ones they should, helping you understand your diagnosis and make informed decisions.
Cauda Equina Compression vs Cauda Equina Syndrome
Back pain, leg weakness, or numbness in the saddle area? Learn the difference between Cauda Equina Compression and Cauda Equina Syndrome — and when to seek urgent spinal surgery. Expert insight from Complex Spinal Surgeon Mr Gordan Grahovac.
Back Pain That Doesn’t Go Away? It Could Be Bertolotti Syndrome
Persistent lower back pain that hasn’t improved with physiotherapy or medication? Learn how Bertolotti Syndrome, a structural cause of chronic back pain, can be diagnosed and treated with minimally invasive spine surgery by Mr Gordan Grahovac.
Recovery from Lumbar Decompression for Spinal Canal Stenosis
Recovery after lumbar decompression for spinal stenosis is a journey of gradual improvement. From initial discomfort in the first days to regaining mobility over months, understanding the recovery stages helps reduce anxiety and sets realistic expectations.
Trapped Nerve in Shoulder — Or Is It Your Spine?
Experiencing shoulder pain, arm tingling, or hand weakness? It may feel like a trapped nerve in the shoulder , but often, the real cause lies in your cervical spine.
Who Should You See for Spine Surgery?
Neck or back pain, nerve symptoms, or failed spinal surgery? Discover whether an orthopaedic surgeon, neurosurgeon, or complex spine surgeon is best suited to treat your condition — with expert insight from Mr Gordan Grahovac.