Patient Resources

Insights & Articles

Educational content on spine health, surgical options, and recovery — from Dr. Tyndall and his team.

Surgical Options · May 29, 2026

Laser Spine Surgery vs. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Laser spine surgery was largely a marketing tool — here’s what the laser actually did, and why MIS delivers the real recovery benefits.

Back Pain · May 29, 2026

All Back Pain Is Not Created the Same: Causes of Back Pain by Age

Different age groups have different common causes of back pain — from sports stress fractures in teens to degenerative arthritis after 40.

Injured Worker · May 28, 2026

Types of Back Pain in the Injured Worker

Disc, facet joint, muscle, and nerve injuries each present with distinct patterns — plus the warning signs that need urgent evaluation.

Surgical Options · October 25, 2022

Robotic Spine Surgery

How surgical robots work, how the spine robot differs from the DaVinci system, and the real benefits — smaller incisions, faster recovery.

Conditions · March 8, 2022

Osteoporosis: Protecting Your Bones as You Age

What osteoporosis is, who should be screened, how it’s treated, and how to protect against fractures — including spinal compression fractures.

Spine Health · August 19, 2021

The Spine–Feet Connection

Your back bone really is connected to your ankle bone — how the pelvis, hamstrings, and even your shoes affect lower back health.

Injured Worker · April 13, 2021

Work-Related Back Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment

What causes work-related back pain, how it’s evaluated, and the full treatment path — from therapy and injections to minimally invasive surgery.

Health & Wellness · January 5, 2021

Get Your Back Into Life

A new year is the perfect time to take inventory of your health — simple, lasting changes to diet, exercise, smoking, and alcohol.

Healthcare · September 17, 2020

The New Age of Healthcare

Telemedicine and portable medical records are reshaping the patient experience — and putting patients in control of their care.

COVID-19 · May 6, 2020

Spine Care in the Age of COVID-19

How spine care adapted during the pandemic — surgical safety steps, screening and testing, office changes, and the rise of telemedicine.

Health & Wellness · March 24, 2020

What Are Viruses?

Viruses vs. bacteria: how viruses infect our cells, why antibiotics can’t touch them, and how vaccines train the immune system.

Health & Wellness · February 11, 2020

Coronavirus: What It Is and How It Spreads

A plain-language look at the coronavirus family — SARS, MERS, and the novel coronavirus — and how these viruses spread.