Sciatica brings a very specific type of pain. If you’ve never experienced it, you can’t really understand it, and once it’s happened to you, you’ll never forget it. The pain has been described as coming like a lightning bolt out of the blue. Though it can present in a number of different ways, the most… Continue Reading
Whether you’re a golfer yourself or just enjoy following the game’s greats, there’s no doubt you’re aware of the struggles that have plagued Tiger Woods in the last several years. Woods has long been hailed as one of the greatest players to ever play the game, but his winning streak came to a sudden and… Continue Reading
When you’re suffering from the discomfort of a herniated disk, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. But adding more activity and some carefully selected stretches to your daily routine can go a long way towards a slow and steady improvement in your symptoms, strengthening muscles and increasing flexibility. At our lumbar spine… Continue Reading
One of the most common causes of back pain is damage to the discs that lie between the vertebrae of our spine. Though they’ve evolved to withstand all types of stress and pressure, they’re not indestructible, and when they slip out of place, herniate or deteriorate with age, it leads to pressure on spinal nerves… Continue Reading
If you’ve been bothered by back pain and have been doing research about how to find relief, you’ve probably read about the importance of movement: where physicians once recommended bed rest, and even traction, today’s advice is to stay out of bed and get some exercise. Unfortunately, many people who read this recommendation think that… Continue Reading
Whether this is the first time you’ve ever experienced back pain or your pain is a chronic problem, it’s unlikely that you will be able to call a time-out and step away from your daily routine and responsibilities – especially when the pain is with you for more than a day or two. Skipping social… Continue Reading
It’s one thing to wake up in the morning with the unmistakable signs of having slept on your arm. It’s like your entire limb is made of rubber, and it would be funny if you didn’t know that before things get back to normal, you’re going to have to go through the buzzy, tingling feeling… Continue Reading
Many patients who seek pain relief from our lumbar spine surgery practice in New Jersey express concern over the idea of undergoing surgery. Their worries surround their body weight: more than one in three adults in the U.S. are categorized as overweight and more than two out of three categorized as either overweight or obese.… Continue Reading
If you use a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop or even a desktop computer, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard of tech neck. It’s the pain that you experience in your neck, shoulders and upper back that comes from leaning over your device. Though the most effective method of addressing the problem is to… Continue Reading
Spine surgeons are looking forward to learning more about the newest innovation in spine surgery. It’s called the Mazor X Stealth Edition, and it is a robotic system that helps surgeons with planning surgery in a more detailed and predictable way. The system was only approved by the FDA in November of 2018 and introduced… Continue Reading