If you are no stranger to back pain, you probably know how much it can hurt and how much it can impact your daily life. Back pain is the type of condition that can ebb and flow, with flareups happening more than once. Patients who experience this have likely found that time is a key element with...

Degenerative disc disease is a condition that occurs when the discs between the vertebrae of the spine begin to break down and wear out. This can cause the discs to become thinner and less able to absorb shock, leading to pain and other symptoms. Degenerative disc disease is most common in the...

Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when the spaces within the spine become narrowed, putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including pain, weakness, and numbness. If you suspect that you may have spinal stenosis, it is important to see a...

Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine surgery (UBES) is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat conditions of the spine such as herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis. Unlike traditional open spine surgery, UBES uses small incisions, typically less than 1cm,...

When it comes to spine surgery, there are two main options: minimally invasive and traditional. Both types of surgery have their own set of benefits and drawbacks, and the right choice for you will depend on your specific condition and needs. Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a newer...

Back pain from working in an office setting is a very common complaint among people in the work force. You might think that only workers with physically demanding jobs are at risk, but the fact is that even people in more sedentary roles can end up with back pain. Dr. Fischer treats patients who...

Issues with the muscles, bones or ligaments of your neck can lead to pain, inflammation, and loss of movement. The vertebrae that range from your upper torso through the base of your skull make up the cervical section of your spine. Occasional neck discomfort is not unusual from awkward sleeping...

Sciatica is pain that begins in the lower back and radiates down one or both legs. The source of discomfort is an inflamed or damaged sciatic nerve in the lower back. One treatment for sciatica is surgery, but most patients would like to avoid that procedure if possible. Spine surgeon Dr. Charla...

Back pain is an extremely common problem that can cause a great deal of discomfort and disability. Whether the pain is chronic or acute, chances are that most people will experience some type of back pain in their lifetime. Injuries, age, overuse, degenerative conditions, poor posture and more are...

ACDF, or Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, is a fancy name for a bone fusion procedure in your neck. The goal of this surgery is to remove a damaged disc in your neck or cervical spine and to perform a bone fusion to replace the damaged part. ACDF has a high success rate but should be...