What Is Cervical Stenosis? The spinal canal is the hollow passage formed by the spine through which the spinal cord travels. Cervical spinal stenosis refers to the portion of the spinal cord in the neck (cervical region) being pinched in the canal (stenosis). As arthritis progresses in the spine, it can lead to wearing of…
Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. That’s an incredibly high number! Back pain is also the third most common reason for visits to the doctor, yet many don’t know when to seek out the care of a spine specialist. In addition,…
VSI is proud to announce that Dr. Ehsan Jazini has been accepted as a Candidate Fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society. Dr. Jazini will serve as an active fellow for a five year candidate term. He was selected for this prestigious position based on his expertise in spinal deformity and advanced spine techniques. Through this…
Herniated discs in the neck are often associated with pain and weakness/numbness trailing down the neck, shoulder, and even into the arms. This is a result of nerve compression along the spinal cord and can lead to long-term damage if not managed successfully. If you’ve tried conservative treatment options like rest and physical therapy, spine…
Baseball is one of America’s favorite pastimes and with the thrill of stolen bases, home runs, and 100 mph pitches, how could it not be? All of that excitement comes with a price, however, often in the form of back pain due to the repetitive nature of the game. It’s common among Minor and Major…
Bertolotti Syndrome is an unique cause of low back pain, particularly focused along the waistline slightly off to the side, that is often confused with sacroiliitis. Bertolotti Syndrome is a diagnosis given to someone with symptomatic pain due to a transitional vertebra that is inflamed. Although it is a very rare cause of back pain,…
A common concern that patients have when discussing spinal surgery is whether they will lose mobility and function after the procedure. This question frequently comes from fear arising from urban myth or historic outcomes from older surgical techniques. Not Your Grandma’s Spine Surgery In modern spinal surgery, the operations are designed to minimize trauma to…
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…
As featured on WTOP.com We live in a digitally connected world, and while there are many benefits to this, for many it is becoming a pain in the neck – literally. Did you know the average American spends over 10 hours a day hunched over their phones and tablets? Pair that with the fact the human head weighs roughly 12…
Quick Anatomy Refresher The body is made up of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system connects our brain and spinal cord to the muscles and skin of our body using nerves. Nerves run through every body part we have, comprised of tens of thousands of fibbers that allow…
