Back and Neck Posts

I want to remove some of the mystique around scoliosis and debunk some myths people potentially have heard about scoliosis… Read More

by Adam M. Wegner, MD, PhD

What are entrapment neuropathies? Entrapment neuropathies is the umbrella term for a host of different nerve problems. These problems exist… Read More

by Garry W. K. Ho, MD, FACSM, FAMSSM, FAAFP, CAQSM, RMSK, CIC

Interventional pain management is the use of minimally invasive procedures to target specific areas of the body. The body part… Read More

by Sriniketh Sundar, DO

Spinal Anatomy The spine is composed of vertebral bodies, the bones. Between the vertebral bodies are the intervertebral discs. The… Read More

by Peter E. Vonderau, MD

Diagnosing neck versus shoulder pain can be very confusing and difficult to figure out. Patients may come in and be… Read More

by B. Thomas Mazahery, MD

Chronic pain is pain that persists for long periods of time. It may be exhausting, debilitating, and can greatly impact… Read More

by Justin D. Dumont, DO, MS

Red Flags Sometimes back pain is already improved or gone by the time of your medical appointment. Other times it… Read More

by Steven S. Hughes, MD, FAAOS

Your neck and your shoulder are two different places, but sometimes pain in your shoulder can come from your neck…. Read More

by Danielle S. Cherrick, MD

What is spinal cord stimulation? Spinal cord stimulation is a type of neuromodulation, which affects how nerves send their signals…. Read More

by Matthew Riley, MD

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by OrthoVirginia Team