Dr. Larry Davidson, MD, FAANS
@drlarrydavidson.bsky.social
Dr. Larry Davidson is a board-certified neurosurgeon with 28+ years of experience treating spinal conditions such as herniated discs, stenosis and tumors.
Pain Perception and Personality
Traits like resilience and emotional stability are linked with lower perceived pain after spinal injury.
#PainPerception #SpineInjury #RecoveryFacts
Traits like resilience and emotional stability are linked with lower perceived pain after spinal injury.
#PainPerception #SpineInjury #RecoveryFacts
January 13, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Pain Perception and Personality
Traits like resilience and emotional stability are linked with lower perceived pain after spinal injury.
#PainPerception #SpineInjury #RecoveryFacts
Traits like resilience and emotional stability are linked with lower perceived pain after spinal injury.
#PainPerception #SpineInjury #RecoveryFacts
Supporting Spine Recovery
Understanding how stress affects spinal healing helps guide better recovery habits.
#SpineWellness #HealingTimeline #StressResponse
Understanding how stress affects spinal healing helps guide better recovery habits.
#SpineWellness #HealingTimeline #StressResponse
January 7, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Supporting Spine Recovery
Understanding how stress affects spinal healing helps guide better recovery habits.
#SpineWellness #HealingTimeline #StressResponse
Understanding how stress affects spinal healing helps guide better recovery habits.
#SpineWellness #HealingTimeline #StressResponse
Mind–Spine Connection
Keeping stress manageable can help the spine heal more effectively after injury or surgery.
#MindBodyHealth #SpineHealing #RecoveryTips
Keeping stress manageable can help the spine heal more effectively after injury or surgery.
#MindBodyHealth #SpineHealing #RecoveryTips
January 5, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Mind–Spine Connection
Keeping stress manageable can help the spine heal more effectively after injury or surgery.
#MindBodyHealth #SpineHealing #RecoveryTips
Keeping stress manageable can help the spine heal more effectively after injury or surgery.
#MindBodyHealth #SpineHealing #RecoveryTips
When someone asks if stress can worsen back pain, the answer is yes. Stress tightens muscles, increases nerve sensitivity, and slows healing. Recognizing that is the first step to improving it.
December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
When someone asks if stress can worsen back pain, the answer is yes. Stress tightens muscles, increases nerve sensitivity, and slows healing. Recognizing that is the first step to improving it.
Some days, recovery feels invisible. That’s normal. Progress is not always about strength or mobility. It can mean less fear, steadier energy, or better sleep.
November 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Some days, recovery feels invisible. That’s normal. Progress is not always about strength or mobility. It can mean less fear, steadier energy, or better sleep.
Strength Starts at the Core
A stable spine begins with a strong foundation.
Core work improves posture, prevents injury, and supports every movement.
Five minutes a day can change how your whole body feels.
#CoreStrength #SpineHealth #Wellness
A stable spine begins with a strong foundation.
Core work improves posture, prevents injury, and supports every movement.
Five minutes a day can change how your whole body feels.
#CoreStrength #SpineHealth #Wellness
November 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Strength Starts at the Core
A stable spine begins with a strong foundation.
Core work improves posture, prevents injury, and supports every movement.
Five minutes a day can change how your whole body feels.
#CoreStrength #SpineHealth #Wellness
A stable spine begins with a strong foundation.
Core work improves posture, prevents injury, and supports every movement.
Five minutes a day can change how your whole body feels.
#CoreStrength #SpineHealth #Wellness
Surgical technology keeps advancing with navigation, robotics, and better imaging. But stress management and mindset remain just as critical to recovery outcomes.
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Surgical technology keeps advancing with navigation, robotics, and better imaging. But stress management and mindset remain just as critical to recovery outcomes.
The Mental Side of Healing
Spine recovery isn’t just physical, it’s emotional.
Relearning trust in your body takes time.
Confidence is one of the most powerful forms of medicine.
#PatientCare #RecoveryJourney #Resilience
Spine recovery isn’t just physical, it’s emotional.
Relearning trust in your body takes time.
Confidence is one of the most powerful forms of medicine.
#PatientCare #RecoveryJourney #Resilience
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Mental Side of Healing
Spine recovery isn’t just physical, it’s emotional.
Relearning trust in your body takes time.
Confidence is one of the most powerful forms of medicine.
#PatientCare #RecoveryJourney #Resilience
Spine recovery isn’t just physical, it’s emotional.
Relearning trust in your body takes time.
Confidence is one of the most powerful forms of medicine.
#PatientCare #RecoveryJourney #Resilience
Every treatment plan should consider emotional health. A patient living under constant stress will need a different approach to rehab than someone who feels supported and calm.
November 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Every treatment plan should consider emotional health. A patient living under constant stress will need a different approach to rehab than someone who feels supported and calm.
Listen When Your Spine Speaks
Tingling, weakness, or numbness aren’t “just age.”
They’re signal that your spine needs attention.
Pain doesn’t have to become your normal.
#Neurosurgery #SpineHealth #Awareness
Tingling, weakness, or numbness aren’t “just age.”
They’re signal that your spine needs attention.
Pain doesn’t have to become your normal.
#Neurosurgery #SpineHealth #Awareness
November 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Listen When Your Spine Speaks
Tingling, weakness, or numbness aren’t “just age.”
They’re signal that your spine needs attention.
Pain doesn’t have to become your normal.
#Neurosurgery #SpineHealth #Awareness
Tingling, weakness, or numbness aren’t “just age.”
They’re signal that your spine needs attention.
Pain doesn’t have to become your normal.
#Neurosurgery #SpineHealth #Awareness
The Athlete’s Mindset Works for Everyone
Athletes don’t rush recovery, they respect it.
Their patience and precision turn setbacks into comebacks.
That same mindset can help anyone heal with confidence.
#SportsMedicine #Resilience #Recovery
Athletes don’t rush recovery, they respect it.
Their patience and precision turn setbacks into comebacks.
That same mindset can help anyone heal with confidence.
#SportsMedicine #Resilience #Recovery
November 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Athlete’s Mindset Works for Everyone
Athletes don’t rush recovery, they respect it.
Their patience and precision turn setbacks into comebacks.
That same mindset can help anyone heal with confidence.
#SportsMedicine #Resilience #Recovery
Athletes don’t rush recovery, they respect it.
Their patience and precision turn setbacks into comebacks.
That same mindset can help anyone heal with confidence.
#SportsMedicine #Resilience #Recovery
One overlooked part of recovery is rest.
Not just time off, but quality sleep, calm routines, and mental recovery. These things support tissue repair and reduce pain sensitivity.
Not just time off, but quality sleep, calm routines, and mental recovery. These things support tissue repair and reduce pain sensitivity.
November 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
One overlooked part of recovery is rest.
Not just time off, but quality sleep, calm routines, and mental recovery. These things support tissue repair and reduce pain sensitivity.
Not just time off, but quality sleep, calm routines, and mental recovery. These things support tissue repair and reduce pain sensitivity.
The Role of Movement in Healing
After spinal surgery, motion done right is medicine.
Guided therapy restores balance, stability, and trust in your own body.
Healing isn’t passive, it’s participation.
#SpineSurgery #Rehabilitation #Healing
After spinal surgery, motion done right is medicine.
Guided therapy restores balance, stability, and trust in your own body.
Healing isn’t passive, it’s participation.
#SpineSurgery #Rehabilitation #Healing
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Role of Movement in Healing
After spinal surgery, motion done right is medicine.
Guided therapy restores balance, stability, and trust in your own body.
Healing isn’t passive, it’s participation.
#SpineSurgery #Rehabilitation #Healing
After spinal surgery, motion done right is medicine.
Guided therapy restores balance, stability, and trust in your own body.
Healing isn’t passive, it’s participation.
#SpineSurgery #Rehabilitation #Healing
Recovery Starts Before the Operation
Physical therapy before spine surgery, “prehabilitation”, prepares the body and mind for what’s ahead.
It builds strength, confidence, and faster recovery. The best outcomes start early.
#PhysicalTherapy #Recovery #PatientCare
Physical therapy before spine surgery, “prehabilitation”, prepares the body and mind for what’s ahead.
It builds strength, confidence, and faster recovery. The best outcomes start early.
#PhysicalTherapy #Recovery #PatientCare
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Recovery Starts Before the Operation
Physical therapy before spine surgery, “prehabilitation”, prepares the body and mind for what’s ahead.
It builds strength, confidence, and faster recovery. The best outcomes start early.
#PhysicalTherapy #Recovery #PatientCare
Physical therapy before spine surgery, “prehabilitation”, prepares the body and mind for what’s ahead.
It builds strength, confidence, and faster recovery. The best outcomes start early.
#PhysicalTherapy #Recovery #PatientCare
Recovery doesn’t always follow the timeline we expect. The nervous system heals at its own pace, and stress can slow that process. Patience is part of treatment.
November 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Recovery doesn’t always follow the timeline we expect. The nervous system heals at its own pace, and stress can slow that process. Patience is part of treatment.
Too often, we fix anatomy and expect recovery to follow. But if stress, poor sleep, or low mood aren’t addressed, progress can slow. The body and mind heal best together.
November 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Too often, we fix anatomy and expect recovery to follow. But if stress, poor sleep, or low mood aren’t addressed, progress can slow. The body and mind heal best together.
Minimally invasive doesn’t just mean smaller incisions. It often means less tissue disruption, quicker mobility, and lower stress on surrounding muscles. Healing is easier when the body has less to recover from.
November 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Minimally invasive doesn’t just mean smaller incisions. It often means less tissue disruption, quicker mobility, and lower stress on surrounding muscles. Healing is easier when the body has less to recover from.
Posture Isn’t About Perfection
There’s no “perfect” way to sit or stand, just better ways to keep your body in motion.
Posture is a practice. The more often you reset, the healthier your spine becomes.
#Ergonomics #WellnessAtWork
There’s no “perfect” way to sit or stand, just better ways to keep your body in motion.
Posture is a practice. The more often you reset, the healthier your spine becomes.
#Ergonomics #WellnessAtWork
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Posture Isn’t About Perfection
There’s no “perfect” way to sit or stand, just better ways to keep your body in motion.
Posture is a practice. The more often you reset, the healthier your spine becomes.
#Ergonomics #WellnessAtWork
There’s no “perfect” way to sit or stand, just better ways to keep your body in motion.
Posture is a practice. The more often you reset, the healthier your spine becomes.
#Ergonomics #WellnessAtWork
The Modern Spine Needs Modern Habits
We sit longer than any generation before us. The result? Spines designed for movement are adapting to stillness.
Standing, stretching, or walking every hour isn’t optional, it’s how we keep our bodies doing what they were built to do.
We sit longer than any generation before us. The result? Spines designed for movement are adapting to stillness.
Standing, stretching, or walking every hour isn’t optional, it’s how we keep our bodies doing what they were built to do.
November 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Modern Spine Needs Modern Habits
We sit longer than any generation before us. The result? Spines designed for movement are adapting to stillness.
Standing, stretching, or walking every hour isn’t optional, it’s how we keep our bodies doing what they were built to do.
We sit longer than any generation before us. The result? Spines designed for movement are adapting to stillness.
Standing, stretching, or walking every hour isn’t optional, it’s how we keep our bodies doing what they were built to do.