Deciphering Back Pain: Assessing the Severity of Your Condition
Understanding Back Pain: Assessing Severity and Seeking Relief Back pain is a common ailment experienced by many individuals, ranging from mild discomfort to severe debilitation. Identifying when back pain signifies a serious issue can be challenging amidst the daily struggle with spine-related...
Understanding Neck Pain: Origins and Remedies
The Basics of Cervical Spine Pain: Understanding Neck Pain Cervical spine pain, commonly known as neck pain, ranks among the most prevalent medical complaints in the United States. Pinpointing the underlying cause of neck pain is crucial in determining appropriate treatment strategies. Expert Care...
Exploring the Advantages of Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
Exploring the Advantages of Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery with Dr. Charla Fischer Dr. Charla Fischer, MD, FACS, Medical Director and Founder of Fischer Spine Surgery, specializes in providing innovative treatment for patients with back, spine, and neck conditions. Under her expert care,...
Could You Qualify for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
Understanding Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Are You a Candidate? Back pain is a prevalent medical issue in the United States, often causing significant debilitation for those affected. Dr. Fischer, a spine surgeon at the NYU langone center, highlights the impact of back pain on patients' lives...
What is the Prevalence of Degenerative Disc Disease?
Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a common condition affecting a significant portion of the adult population, with prevalence increasing with age. Prevalence of DDD Approximately 40% of adults over 40 years old have at least one degenerated vertebral...
Can Scoliosis Still Be Treated?
Treating Adult Scoliosis: Understanding Your Options Scoliosis, characterized by a sideways curvature of the spine, is commonly associated with adolescence, but it can manifest at any age, including infancy or adulthood. Factors such as age-related spinal degeneration, like osteoporosis, can...
Can Sciatica Resolve Without Treatment?
The Reality of Sciatica: Causes, Management, and Recurrence Up to 40% of adults experience at least one episode of sciatica during their lifetime. Sciatica, characterized by inflammation and irritation of the sciatic nerve, the body's largest nerve, can be a debilitating condition. Understanding...
What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Understanding the Condition Lumbar spinal stenosis involves the narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back area, known as the lumbar region. This narrowing can result from the growth of bone, tissue, or both, which subsequently tightens the space around the nerves...
Concerns about Numbness and Tingling: Updated Guidelines
What are some possible causes of numbness and tingling? Nerve Compression: Compression of nerves in the spine due to conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or nerve root impingement can lead to numbness and tingling. Often times these conditions can be associated with pain and/or...
Preventing Back Injuries at Work
One of the most common injuries in the workplace involves your back. Even minor injuries can affect productivity and quality of life. Severe injuries can mean the inability to work at all. Dr. Charla Fischer has found that a significant number of patients come in with back complaints somehow...