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 about Five Myths About Scoliosis

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 about Peripheral Entrapment Neuropathies: Non-Spine Nerve Problems

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 about What is Interventional Pain Management?

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 about Non-Surgical Treatment for Low Back Pain

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 about Telling the Difference Between Shoulder and Neck Pain

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 about Treating Chronic Pain with Spinal Cord Stimulation and Neuromodulation

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 about When to Worry About Back Pain

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 about It’s Not Your Shoulder, It’s Your Neck

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 about Spinal Cord Stimulation for Diabetic Neuropathy Pain

by Matthew Riley, MD

The spine is a complex structure that provides support for your torso and connects your arms and legs. It has… Read More about How AI Technology is Advancing Spine Surgery

by Joshua P. Herzog, MD