Easing Pain with Spinal Injections
Back or neck pain can be debilitating to the point that you cannot perform your daily routines without being negatively impacted. Pain management methods like medication, rest, or ice and heat therapy sometimes do not relieve your pain and it is time to seek other treatments. An experienced...
Can Poor Posture Really Hurt My Back?
It’s no myth: poor posture can make your back hurt. The team of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and more in your back must work together as designed in order to move freely and without discomfort. Sitting or standing incorrectly places pressure on your spine, causing the elements of your back to...
Choosing Your Spine Surgeon is Half the Battle
Back pain is a common ailment that can require medical treatment by a qualified and experienced professional. No matter what symptoms you have or what the cause of your discomfort is, seeking a physician’s care should be something in which you can trust that you are getting proper treatment. Dr....
Cervical Myelopathy
When the spinal cord becomes compressed in the neck, the condition is called cervical myelopathy. The early symptoms may seem like just normal age-related issues, so it is not uncommon for the condition to be missed. Cervical myelopathy is a progressive condition that gets worse, so catching it...
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries
The old days of fearing back surgery as a scary, incapacitating, traumatic experience are gone thanks to an innovative technique called minimally invasive spine surgery. Advancements have been made in recent years for treating numerous spine procedures using this method. Physicians like Spine...
Pain in the Middle of Your Back
If you or someone you know complains about back pain, it is often in the lower back region. However, the middle back between the base of the neck to the waist may also be the source of pain. This area is less prone to distress because it does not support as much of your weight and is less mobile...
Dual Portal Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Honing a Game Changer
underlying bone. More recently, orthopedic surgeons have used tubular retractors and a microscope to perform less invasive operations, but they still require open dissection of the tissue, leading to soft tissue destruction, denervation, and longer periods of postoperative pain and recovery. A...
Understanding the Common Causes of Back Pain: A Guide for New Yorkers
Back pain is one of the most common ailments that people experience, and it can affect anyone at any age. In fact, it is estimated that up to 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives. While back pain can be caused by a variety of factors, understanding the most common...
When to Consider Spine Surgery: A Look at Different Treatment Options
Back pain is a common ailment that can affect anyone at any age. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as poor posture, overuse, injury, or underlying health conditions. While most cases of back pain can be managed with conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medication, or...
Transforaminal Lumber Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
TLIF, or Transforaminal Lumber Interbody Fusion surgery, is a type of surgery that accesses the spine through an incision in the back. The purpose is to insert a bone graft between two vertebrae. Spine surgeon Dr. Charla Fischer recommends TLIF surgery for patients who are unable to find relief...