Peripheral Entrapment Neuropathies: Non-Spine Nerve Problems

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

What is Interventional Pain Management?

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

Non-Surgical Treatment for Low Back Pain

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

Telling the Difference Between Shoulder and Neck Pain

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

Treating Chronic Pain with Spinal Cord Stimulation and Neuromodulation

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

When to Worry About Back Pain

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

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

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

Spinal Cord Stimulation for Diabetic Neuropathy Pain

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

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How AI Technology is Advancing Spine Surgery

The spine is a complex structure that provides support for your torso and connects your arms and legs. It has… Read More