We enjoy partaking in research and education as much as we do interacting directly with our patients. This is reflected in our commitment to peer-reviewed data, both the consumption of it and the development of it. Our involvement in research studies and written papers enables us to sustain the high standard of care we have… Read More »
Whenever a person develops shooting pain down the back of the leg or tingling or numbness that affects the lower extremities, the conclusion that is quickly drawn is that they must have sciatica. Indeed, these complaints, as well as jolting pain down the leg when one sneezes or coughs, do indicate a type of sciatic… Read More »
Spine health and back pain have been studied long enough for significant headway to have been made in all areas, including care and prevention. As experienced spinal surgeons, it is our mission to help patients regain structural stability after an injury or deterioration of a segment of the spine. At the same time, we find… Read More »
Chronic low back pain is challenging for patients because discomfort and limited range of motion can put an enormous dent in the quality of life. Back pain is one of the primary reasons reported for missing work. This problem is challenging for physicians because, to improve comfort and quality of movement, it is necessary to… Read More »
Scoliosis is a spinal condition that is often detected during childhood. According to statistics, nearly 3 million new diagnoses are made each year, and those are only in the United States. Because idiopathic scoliosis is so prevalent among children, this is an important topic of discussion. Before we dive in, we also want to clarify… Read More »
Do you suffer the symptoms of sciatica, such as a burning sensation that radiates down your leg, possibly all the way into your foot? Whether mild or severe, sciatica symptoms can keep you from wanting to do much at all. This condition is often related to degenerative disc disease or a herniated disc in the… Read More »
Individuals who have suffered a structural abnormality or injury to a segment of the spine, such as a herniated disc, may experience chronic pain that becomes debilitating. In such an instance, spinal fusion may be the logical treatment choice. Fusion involves placing a bone graft of synthetic substitute between two vertebrae (or more, if necessary),… Read More »
The spine is a complex structure upon which our bodily functions rely. Due to the interconnectedness between the various bones of the spinal column, called vertebrae, and their correlating nerves, muscles, vessels, and organs, what seems like a small pain could be a trigger for much larger, chronic problems. One of the common issues that… Read More »
Some of the most common injuries we see occur in the low spine. There are five motion segments in the small area alone, which is responsible for bending and twisting, among other movements. Not only can the lower lumbar joints (L4 and 5 especially) be injured, say when you lift a heavy object, but they… Read More »
A spinal compression fracture can be a painful problem that you do not realize you have. What you will know, at some point, is that you are uncomfortable far more often than not. You may even notice that you seem to be “growing” a hump on the upper part of your spine, and think that… Read More »
