Bone Spurs in the Neck: Cervical Osteophytes
As we age, our bodies, and particularly our our bones and joints are the first to degenerate, or break down. 50 percent of people over age 60 suffer from osteophytes,…
chronic back pain
Perfect Posture for your Position
Proper posture isn’t just something your mom nagged about, it’s actually extremely vital to your overall spine health and prevention of lower back pain. How many hours a day do…
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…
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…
Minimally Invasive Solution: Hydrotherapy for Back Pain
As we continue bringing you unique, minimally invasive ways to treat your spinal and neck pain, this week we’re introducing the practice of hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy is a type of therapy…
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…
Cervical Disc Pain: What YOU Can Do About It
You may notice that as you grow older, you begin experiencing more and more pain in your neck and shoulders region. Most adults are unaware of the constant stress that…
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…
