As a spine surgeon, I strive to use the most advanced technology and methods when performing surgeries. By using these advancements, spine surgery has become less invasive with quicker and better recovery. What Causes the Pain After Surgery? The traditional way of spinal surgery involves cutting the large back muscles. Once your muscle has been…
Millions of people experience symptoms related to back or neck pain each year. These symptoms could include tingling, numbness, pins and needles, loss of strength – you name it, someone has felt it. Luckily, as the prevalence of back and neck pain has progressed, so has our understanding of the underlying causes and our ability to treat…
Quite simply put, using nicotine is the worst thing you can do to your spine. Smoking and vaping kills the little blood vessels that deliver oxygen to your body causing you to age faster. Smoking kills your discs causing back pain. Smoking also increases the receptors in your brain that cause you to feel pain. Yes,…
It has been established that many of the patients I see, especially for a second opinion, are successfully cared for without surgical intervention. Sometimes, however, I will recommend surgery to patients if I feel it offers the greatest chance of resuming normal activities. This does not mean the only option is a spinal fusion surgery! In spinal care…
At this point in your treatment journey, you’ve likely consulted with your doctor, completed preoperative requirements, and perhaps already undergone a spinal fusion surgery – now what? One aspect of surgery many doctors fail to emphasize is the postoperative recovery process. Taking care of your fusion during the recovery period is just as important as the surgery itself….
Aquatic therapy is often times the first step in a patient’s rehabilitation program after surgery.
