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The Conservative Approach to Back Problems

Back and neck pain can affect anyone at some point in his or her life. Fortunately the vast majority of these episodes do not last long and improve on their…

Healthy Spine in the New Year

Low back pain is one of the most common symptoms experienced by a person. It can be mild and last only a few days or it can be disabling and…

“Slipped Disc”

Slipped disc is a condition commonly seen in patients suffering from leg and back pain. It is important to understand its origin and its treatments. First, the term slipped disc…

Spinal Cord Stimulation

Neurostimulation  (sometimes referred to as spinal stimulation or spinal cord stimulation) is a technique for decreasing a patient’s pain by substituting a pleasant massage-like vibration sensation instead of the pain.…

Spinal Fusion

The spinal column is made of vertebral bodies, discs and ligaments. Together they form a functioning unit that lends stability to the body and allow us to move. This column…

Treating Cancer of the Spine

The diagnosis of cancer or tumor of a spine can be a devastating blow to a patient. In addition to the burden of living with the disease, the patients have…

Degeneration of the Spine Due to Aging

Americans are living longer and healthier lives with each passing year. With this advancement also comes a price – an increasing number of people are living with an aging spine…

Whiplash Syndrome

Whiplash Syndrome Accurate diagnosis and evidence-based care for neck injuries after trauma Whiplash syndrome is a neck injury caused by a rapid acceleration–deceleration motion, most commonly associated with motor vehicle…