If you or someone you love had recently undergone a spine surgery, naturally your focus would be focused on how to recover from the procedure as easily and quickly as possible so you or your loved one can resume old activities. But recovery from a complicated surgery is usually anything but easy and quick; there… Continue Reading
A trip to the hospital requires adequate preparation. Regardless of whether you are going to give birth or are undergoing a complex surgical procedure/treatment, it’s imperative to bring some personal items to ensure a comfortable stay at the facility — especially if your mobility will be compromised after the procedure or treatment.For those who are… Continue Reading
For some people, the effects of a spine injury are not instantly noticeable, especially for those who have a high threshold for pain. The discomfort or soreness they feel at the base of their neck, shoulders, and/or lower back is easily dismissed, and they only start taking notice when the pain reaches an excruciating level… Continue Reading
The first thing you should consider is whether you truly need spine surgery or not. If your current NJ back specialist has recommended surgery – no matter how much you trust him – you should get a second opinion. You should look for a specialist that prides himself on exhausting all non-surgical treatment methods first.… Continue Reading
If you’re suffering from a dull ache of your tailbone that makes it hard to sit, you may be suffering from inflammation of your tailbone, also known as coccydynia. If you suffered an injury that led to your pain, you don’t need any help identifying the cause. But if you didn’t, you may be confused.… Continue Reading
After a day of driving the road rage filled streets of New Jersey, dealing with demanding bosses, and trying to keep a smile on your face throughout it all, it’s hard to avoid neck pain. When you’re tense, your muscles aren’t able to do their jobs properly with as much flexibility as they’re used to.… Continue Reading
Yes, it may be what you need. Most people jump directly to the conclusion that, when they have a herniated disc, they need surgery. The good news is, if you have a herniated disc, you may not. A good spinal surgeon always treats surgery as a last resort. And NJ disc surgery is no different.… Continue Reading
Technology has created great tools for medical procedures and these equipment or tools have certainly elevated the way treatments are performed. However, many of these still deal with a number of limitations and they are only designed for a very specific purpose. Laser, for example, is now used for a multitude of medical procedures; many… Continue Reading
Sustaining spinal cord injuries can alter one’s lifestyle. Some are so serious that physical abilities are compromised permanently, but for those injuries that have been addressed properly and corrected, it’s imperative to ease into normal physical functioning as soon as doctors issue a clearance to prevent atrophy and other negative physical effects. Rehabilitation normally takes… Continue Reading
According to Nobel Prize recipient Dr. Roger Sperry, the spine is the motor that drives the brain. This claim is supported by his research which showed that 90 percent of the stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by the spine’s movement. Indeed, the condition of the spine supports many of the human body’s… Continue Reading