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What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?

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...
Concerns about Numbness and Tingling: Updated Guidelines

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...
Preventing Back Injuries at Work

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...
What is a Herniated Disc?

What is a Herniated Disc?

Your spine consists of bones called vertebrae with soft discs acting like cushions between them. The discs may weaken over time and even rupture, causing pain and difficulty moving. When this occurs to a disc, it is called a herniated or ruptured disc. It is...
Is minimally invasive spine surgery the right choice for you?

Is minimally invasive spine surgery the right choice for you?

If you’re grappling with persistent back pain, chances are you’ve come across ads for minimally invasive spine surgery. These ads often depict the procedure as quick and simple, with claims that the incision can be closed using just a Band-Aid. Despite the...
Is Neck Pain the Culprit Behind My Headaches?

Is Neck Pain the Culprit Behind My Headaches?

Everyone has experienced that dull ache in the neck that eventually becomes a headache. There are many causes, and most are not a result of a serious condition; an aspirin or other pain reliever usually does the trick. If you experience these headaches frequently,...