Chronic back or neck pain can be debilitating and it can have a lasting, negative effect on your quality of life. If you’ve suffered in silence for too long and exhausted your treatment options in the process, you may be desperate to find a life-changing way to treat back pain. And that way just might…
Can core strengthening exercises reduce or alleviate back pain? Now that spring is here, many people are trying to get into better shape. With longer days and warmer temperatures, spring is certainly a great time to start a workout routine, but it’s essential to get off to the right start. If you have a medical…
At Branko PRPA M.D. we won’t stop until we find the solution for your spinal related pain. We’re Wisconsin’s leading expert on spine surgery, but there are also some other methods that could help you with your back pain. One of them is massage therapy. This option is low-risk and can actually provide many benefits for…
What is the best mattress for your back? At Branko PRPA M.D. we not only offer patients the treatment solutions they need to alleviate back pain, but also some practical suggestions on ensuring spinal discomfort does not become a regular occurrence. Whether you’re dealing with a disc herniation, a spinal deformity, or spinal tumors, Dr. Prpa…
At Branko PRPA M.D. we employ a wide range of techniques to help our patients with back pain live more fulfilling, healthier lives. We can often help with surgical methods, but there are also other ways to reduce inflammation and fight back against chronic pain. For example, it might surprise you to learn that inflammatory…
If you need back surgery, you know that Branko PRPA M.D. can assist you. Once you’ve come to us for help with back pain or another issue, you’ll have a recovery period ahead of you. That’s even true for patients who get minimally invasive surgery! As you recover there are a few things that you should…
Pain from sciatica can be excruciating. At Branko PRPA M.D. Spine Surgery we’re equipped to help you with many kinds of spinal pain or spine-related injury. While there are many kinds of spinal pain stemming from a variety of back conditions, one of the most common is sciatica. Fortunately there are a few ways to deal…
Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons people give in and go to the doctor. It might seem like nothing you do at home provides lasting relief. Unfortunately, the back is a complex structure that contains multiple joints and a vast network of nerves all surrounded by connective tissue and muscle. One…
Swimming is often the recommendation for different kinds of chronic pain, but what about the back? It’s estimated that 80 percent of adults experience back pain at some point in their lives. Many of them will have the pain on and off for years. The treatment plan to manage persistent symptoms usually includes exercise to…