History of Spine Surgery
The Greek physician Hippocrates is known as the Father of Medicine. He lived during the Classical period in Greece from 460 BC to 370 BC. During that time he described […]
The Greek physician Hippocrates is known as the Father of Medicine. He lived during the Classical period in Greece from 460 BC to 370 BC. During that time he described […]
Back Pain After a Car Accident Lower back pain after a car accident is a common side effect of a collision, even at low speeds. However, immediately after a car […]
Why Does Arthritis Hurt When It Rains? Arthritis is a common ailment effecting more than 50 million adults, and is the leading cause of disability in America. There are different […]
The Colonies Rebellion The first of the British colonies that settled in America was Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. The single settlement grew into thirteen colonies with a 2.5 million population […]
How long do MRIs take? Magnetic resonance imaging scans are used as an advanced diagnostic procedure to determine the cause of various symptoms and the exact location of conditions such […]
Pinched nerves causing back pain and neck pain Nerves are found throughout your body, and most commonly become pinched in specific areas of the neck, lower back, hands, elbow and […]
MRI vs CT vs PET Scan In medicine there are many ways to investigate and diagnose a disease or disorder, however, using technology and imaging scans has helped advance the […]
June is the Start of Summer Summer begins on Sunday June 20th, the same day as Father’s day. With the beginning of summer there is plenty to do in the […]
What is neurogenic claudication? Neurogenic claudication is essentially leg pain or weakness while walking that stems from the nervous system. It’s also known as pseudoclaudication. This condition can lead to […]
Spinal compression fractures are the result of weak bones in the spine that create small fractures within a vertebra bone of your spine. The vertebra of your spine stack on […]
What is a ruptured disc? Firstly, what are we talking about when we say disc? There are discs in your spine that are found in between vertebrae which help with […]
Lower back pain is a common symptom affecting millions of people every day. While it can cause discomfort, most people can still work and have a good quality of life […]
Does sciatica occur suddenly or does it take time to develop? Sciatica can do both, have a sudden onset or develop slowly over time. The difference is the cause of […]
What is a pinched nerve? There’s one thing that indicates you have a pinched nerve: pain. But what is a pinched nerve exactly? It’s a lot like what it sounds […]
Neurosurgeons deal with anything involving the nervous system. That includes the brain, the spine, and all the systems surrounding the two. The nervous system is a collection of nerves that […]