Lumbar discomfort is one of the most common reasons people visit a board-certified back doctor, and the yearly costs for treating the condition are staggering. In addition to its frequent causes such as obesity and lack of conditioning, back pain […]
From sleeping in the wrong position to sustaining a hard jolt to the cervical spine, neck pain is one of those conditions that can have many causes. One of the more subtle contributing factors to neck pain is poor posture, […]
Regardless of how much surgical techniques have improved over the years, spinal fusion is still major surgery. For this reason, patients tend to have a more productive experience with their procedure when they take time to prepare for their surgery. […]
Spinal fusion is a commonly performed operation that provides stability to the spinal column by surgically fixing two or more vertebrae together. Traditional fusion surgery is used to help people who are suffering from conditions such as spinal stenosis, and […]
As a leader in advanced spine surgery in Beverly Hills, we work with athletes of all levels, from professionals to weekend warriors, struggling to find relief from back pain. While riding a bike is a wonderful way to get exercise, […]
While most medical professionals agree that psychological factors like stress can contribute to existing back pain with a diagnosed physical source like nerve damage or joint inflammation, there are times when the main source of the pain is emotional in […]
Lower back pain is one of the most frequently experienced ailments in the adult population. It is one of the most common reasons for visiting a board-certified spine physician, and the yearly costs for treating the condition are staggering and […]
A recent UK study found that while people are living longer these days, they’re also living more of those years with illness and disability. Back and neck pain topped the list of conditions likely to diminish quality of life, followed […]
A pinched nerve in the neck (cervical radiculopathy) sends a signal to the brain that generates some level of pain and discomfort. Since the symptoms of a pinched nerve can mimic other conditions or affect more than just the neck […]