Artificial Lumbar Disc Surgery
For patients who suffer from chronic back pain, spinal fusion surgery is usually the first surgical option they are willing to consider. As we previously discussed , the purpose of…
Back problems
Minimally Invasive Solution: Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion
In recent years, minimally invasive solutions are becoming more and more the norm for physicians who practice spinal surgery. One of the most prominent techniques used in minimally invasive surgeries…
Is Your Spine Pain Cancer?
If your back pain is severe enough, it’s completely understanding to think that maybe the origin of your discomfort stems from cancer. While most Americans who suffer from back pain…
Minimally Invasive Procedure: Microdisectomy
“Dr. Sharma was one of the first Neurosurgeons in Northern Virginia to perform a minimally invasive microdisectomy and decompression. Using a band aid incision and minimal dissection, he is able…
Spinal Meningitis
Spinal Meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane surrounding your spinal cord, usually caused by an infection. Meningitis can be treated easily if early detection occurs, but if not it…
Spinal Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, more simply known as arthritis, is commonly thought of a disease that affects the joint and bones. While arthritis is manageable, it generally poses some type discomfort or limited…
Pillow Talk: How Your Pillow Choice is Affecting Your Neck Pain
Now that we know the majority of adults also experience neck pain in their lifetimes as well as back pain, we can begin to focus on the ways to prevent…
Alternative Therapies for Chronic Back Pain
With chronic back pain affecting 8 out of 10 adults, it’s no wonder that the field of treatment for back and spinal injury is so vast and varied. While surgery…
Minimally Invasive Treatments for Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain remains one of the number one reasons for adults seeking out medical attention, and is currently one of the most expensive conditions to treat. The costs of…
Is Smoking Causing Lower Back Pain?
Is Smoking Causing Lower Back Pain? While there have been multiple studies on the effects that smoking and tobacco have on the body, most people are not aware of the…
