


Your heavy bags are killing you — here’s how to fix that
Dr. Fischer was recently interviewed by the NY Post to discuss the effects of heavy bags on your back muscles and spine. Click Here To Read The Full Articles
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Aging can bring with it a number of degenerative changes in the body, and one common cause of disability in older people is cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). The cervical spine changes with age and advanced degeneration can result in compression of the spinal...
Outpatient Spine Surgery
More and more spine surgeries are being performed in an outpatient setting than ever before. Advances in technology, equipment, and techniques have made this a popular option. NYC Spine Surgeon Dr. Fischer at NYU Langone Medical Center in NYC performs outpatient...
Back Pain: When to See a Doctor
An aching back can be painful and annoying, but it’s common for people to treat their back pain without seeing a doctor. It’s tempting to perform home remedies that will get you through the pain so that you can eventually return to your normal activities. However,...