How to Manage Pinched Nerves in the Neck: Disc Replacement vs. Fusion

Diagnosing a Pinched Nerve in Your Neck Having the right surgery for the right indication for the right patient is… Read More

What to Expect with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Lumbar spinal stenosis is one of many potential causes for low back pain. It impacts millions of people: 20% of… Read More

What to Do When You Have Been Offered Elective Surgery

While I’m a spine surgeon, the ideas I talk about in this blog post work for all kinds of surgery,… Read More

Lumbar Radiculopathy: Treating Pain and Numbness in Your Legs

Most people will experience back pain at least once in their life. The back pain may be due to sore… Read More

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How to Avoid Injury while Gardening

Gardening is a great way to relieve stress as well as to keep the heart pumping to stay healthy. While… Read More

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Common Golf Injuries

As the weather warms up and players get back on the golf course, the last thing a golfer needs is… Read More

man pitching baseball

Common Baseball Injuries

While baseball may not be a contact sport, there is still a significant risk of injury at any level of… Read More

man sleeping on his back

What is the Proper Sleeping Position?

The average person spends almost a third of their life sleeping and resting. The right sleeping position will reduce or… Read More

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Understanding Back and Hip Pain

As a pain management physician, I help people who don’t know where their pain is coming from. I diagnose the… Read More

Do I Need Spinal Surgery?

Most people find back pain relief with non-surgical treatment options. Read the blog to learn more.