


Decompression Spine Surgery: Laminectomy
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...
Cervical Radiculopathy: A Pinched Nerve in the Neck
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...
Steroid Injections for Treating Back Pain
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,...
Types of Back Pain
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...