Brent A. Felix, MD - Spine Specialist

Brent A. Felix, MD - Spine Specialist Dr. Felix is fascinated by constant improvement in spine surgery & is involved @ many levels with re

08/28/2026

4 Expert-Backed Ways to Improve Your Posture.

Poor posture can affect more than just your appearance-it can lead to tight muscles and tendons and, over time, pain. The good news is that poor posture doesn’t develop overnight. It typically takes months or years of habitual slumping for more lasting issues to take root. Fortunately, regular mov...

6 safe exercises for a herniated disk.
08/11/2026

6 safe exercises for a herniated disk.

Healthcare professionals may recommend a physical therapy program for people with a herniated disk that includes gentle exercises, stretches, and movements to help relieve pain and improve mobility. This article looks at some exercises that can help relieve pain, speed recovery, and prevent a hernia...

10 Side Effects of Sitting Down All Day.
08/07/2026

10 Side Effects of Sitting Down All Day.

Sitting down for too long can increase your risk of numerous health conditions, including muscle pain, blood clots, and diabetes. It can also affect your mental health.

What Is Spinal Stenosis?
08/04/2026

What Is Spinal Stenosis?

Spinal stenosis involves a narrowing of the spinal canal, leading to compression of the spinal cord or nerves, commonly due to osteoarthritis. This condition (commonly caused by osteoarthritis) can cause pain and numbness in various body parts, with treatment options available to manage symptoms eff...

Why Aren t Artificial Discs the Standard Yet?
07/31/2026

Why Aren t Artificial Discs the Standard Yet?

For many patients struggling with chronic neck or back pain, the question seems straightforward: if a damaged spinal disc can be replaced while preserving motion, why isn’t that the standard treatment?

Lumbar Traction: Uses, Procedure, Side Effects, and More.
07/28/2026

Lumbar Traction: Uses, Procedure, Side Effects, and More.

Lumbar traction is sometimes used to ease low back pain, but studies suggest it doesn't offer more relief than exercise alone. For better outcomes, postural correction and targeted exercises are recommended.

Spinal Stenosis: 6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Falling.
07/24/2026

Spinal Stenosis: 6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Falling.

Lumbar spinal stenosis increases the risk of injury from falling because the stenosis compresses the nerves that control leg strength, balance and coordination. Here are recommendations for fall prevention if you have lumbar spinal stenosis:

Prior authorization delays elective spine surgery without savings to payers. #
07/21/2026

Prior authorization delays elective spine surgery without savings to payers. #

Patients who experience delays in elective spine surgery due to the preauthorization approval process had prolonged pain with no cost savings for the health care system, according to data presented here.

Exercises to Avoid with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.
07/17/2026

Exercises to Avoid with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.

If you have lumbar spinal stenosis, the goal while exercising is to keep the spine in a "neutral" or slightly flexed (forward-leaning) position. However, many standard exercises do the exact opposite, forcing the lower back into an arch that can trigger a flare-up.

AI can predict spine surgery risks, but can surgeons trust it?
07/14/2026

AI can predict spine surgery risks, but can surgeons trust it?

In neurosurgery, few decisions carry as much weight as whether to operate. For patients with complex spinal conditions, the difference between intervention and observation can hinge on a fragile balance of risks, complications, recovery time, long-term function, many of which are difficult to predic...

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