The spinal canal along the lower back can narrow with age and cause spinal stenosis. This gradual process limits the available space in the back for the spinal cord and nerves to exist. What is it? Spinal stenosis is usually a gradual, degenerative process that occurs as you get older. The...

This spinal condition with a long name has to do with damage to your vertebrae, the bones that make up your spine. It can be uncomfortable and annoying, but the good news is that it is not a dangerous condition. Spine surgeon Dr. Charla Fischer in New York City has much experience in successfully...

The spinal canal along the lower back can narrow with age and cause spinal stenosis. This gradual process limits the available space in the back for the spinal cord and nerves to exist. What is it? Spinal stenosis is usually a gradual, degenerative process that occurs as you get older. The...

The purpose of laminectomy is to create space in your spine by removing the back portion of a vertebra covering your spinal canal. This cover is called the lamina. This procedure makes your spinal canal bigger, thereby reducing pressure on your spinal cord or nerves that may be causing pain and...

The more common name for cervical radiculopathy is a pinched nerve in the neck. Something has caused a nerve in the neck to be squeezed or irritated, leading to pain and other symptoms that often start in the neck and radiate down the shoulder or arm. Your spine consists of 24 bones stacked upon...

Time is usually the best healer for many types of back pain. It seems you just cannot rush nature when it comes to this part of the body. Many people who experience back pain are able to slowly resume their activities as pain dissipates over time. During this period, Spine surgeon Dr. Charla...

There are different types of back pain and how they affect your body. Understanding your pain can play a key role in controlling it. Dr. Charla Fischer in New York City is experienced in helping identify the type of back pain you’re experiencing and what is causing it. There are three main...

There are many things to consider if you have a condition which requires seeing a spine surgeon. A physician who has completed extra medical training in diagnosing and treating spinal disorders is called a spine specialist. Some of these physicians are additionally neurosurgeons or orthopedic...

Some of the most obvious things that lead to back pain can also be some of the easiest habits to fall into. You should consider how some of your activities and lifestyle characteristics can affect your back. Once you realize that these types of things can make the difference between a healthy,...

Experts estimate that more than 50 million Americans have some form of arthritis. Even though spinal arthritis is not an official type of arthritis, many arthritis patients suffer from lumbar spine pain related to their disease. Physicians like spine surgeon Dr. Fischer in New York City view...