Neck pain affects anywhere from 50 to 70 percent of the population at any given time. Most of the time, the discomfort will go away on its own or with over-the-counter pain relievers, modified activities, and a little rest, with […]
If your neck pain isn’t responding well to physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and other conservative treatments, it may be time to consider an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedure. Having a solid understanding of what’s involved with ACDF can help […]
“Use it or lose it” can easily apply to any of the muscles in the human body. Some people with chronic pain fall into the habit of cutting back on physical activity out of a fear of experiencing renewed discomfort. […]
If you have neck pain with neurological symptoms (cervical radiculopathy), you’re likely to reach a point where you can either opt for surgery or continue with non-operative treatments. A common surgical solution is anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), involving […]
“Text neck” is the term used by Beverly Hills spine surgeons to describe neck pain that sometimes results from frequently glancing down at various handheld devices to read and send text messages. The downward head motion associated with text neck […]
As is the case with any part of the spine, the seven vertebrae that make up the cervical spine can be affected by age. It’s essentially a combination of genetics and lifestyle that plays a role in the severity of […]
Whether flying for business or pleasure, traveling by plane can put people at risk for back and neck pain. Following a few simple guidelines from leading spine and back surgeons in Los Angeles can help passengers prevent injury from the […]
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, […]
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 […]