Multilevel Spinal Fusion
You may have heard the phrase “Multilevel Spinal Fusion” for correcting spinal deformities or degenerative discs, but what is this procedure compared to total disc replacement? A multilevel fusion is…
Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR)
If you have a damaged disc, Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR) could be the solution you need to relieve pain and restore your health. ADR offers several advantages such as preserved…
ADR Support and Education
Even when spine surgery is necessary, such as ADR or artificial disc replacement surgery, it’s normal to feel nervous or anxious. The important thing to remember is you are NOT…
Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures
When non-surgical treatments fail, surgery may be the best treatment to relieve your back or neck pain. As a pioneer in disc replacement surgery and a leading surgeon in minimally…
Common Causes of Back Pain
Back pain can happen to anyone at any age or level of fitness. Two of the most common causes of back pain, injury or overuse, put extra stress on your…
Cycling and Back Pain
Cycling is an extremely popular low impact activity that can cause routine lower back pain and muscle strain. Putting your seat too-high seat leads poor posture which in turn puts…
Benefits of Disc Replacement
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) A diagnosis of degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, or disc damage all lead to one question: "Is Disc Replacement…
Sciatica Nerve Pain
The sciatica nerve, the thickest and longest nerve in the human body, originates in the lower back and extends down to the knee. When this nerve is compressed, it can…
Lower Back Sports Injuries
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) Even the strongest athletes can experience lower back pain or lower back sports injuries. Repetitive impact, motion such as…
What is an Epidural Steroid Shot?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) Do you know what an "Epidural Steroid Shot" is? This non-surgical procedure injects pain medication directly into the epidural…