Back pain is bothersome, irritating, energy depleting, and worthy of a whiny text to your best friend, mom, or anyone who will listen. But did you know this specific ache is also shockingly common in adults? Click here to read the full article.
Throughout the history of medicine, there are numerous things that can cause injury or discomfort to the neck. It is a modern phenomenon that over-texting on your cell phone can be added to that list. Dr. Fischer in New York City has encountered an increasing number...
Permanently joining together one or more of the vertebrae in your spine is called spinal fusion. If you experience back, leg or arm pain, it may indicate that your vertebrae are rubbing against one another. Spinal fusion surgery stabilizes the spine, creates normal...
A revolutionary advancement in spine surgery involves the use of robotics to accomplish the intricate procedure. Often used during minimally invasive spine surgery, already a boom to spine surgeries by reducing risks and adding many benefits, robotic assisted surgery...
If you routinely take public transportation in a city like New York, you, like me, may also play the “Count the Cotton Canvas Tote Bags” game on one or both legs of your daily commute. Read the full article and Dr. Fischer’s tips on carrying heavy...
Like a lot of people, I spend much of my workday staring at various screens — and, like a lot of people, I have the back and neck issues to prove it. Hunching and its associated symptoms are a hallmark of the digital age. Though I have a makeshift ergonomic setup in...
