Do you suffer from chronic joint pain and tenderness? If so, you may have bone spurs. Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are bony projections that form along the edges…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenJanuary 30, 2023
Disc replacement surgery is the last resort for people with chronic back pain or degenerative disc diseases. Most doctors recommend surgery to the patients after spending at least 6 months…
Dr. Pouya MohajerJanuary 6, 2023
Spinal stenosis is a wear-and-tear condition of the spine, which causes the narrowing of the spinal cord. The cord consists of a nerve bundle, which is compressed due to the…
Dr. Pouya MohajerJanuary 1, 2023
Chronic pain is a health condition that persists over 12 weeks even after the treatment. This type of pain is often caused after an operation, and patients keep experiencing the…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenDecember 29, 2022
Herniated discs affect a large number of US adults annually, accounting for around 7 million people. While that might be only 2% of total adults in the country, herniated discs…
Dr. Pouya MohajerDecember 27, 2022
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that restores the movement and stability of the spine. It fuses two or more vertebrae to let them heal as one bone. The surgery…
Dr. Pouya MohajerDecember 23, 2022
A tender spot on the spine refers to one or more red areas on your back that cause pain when pressed. These vague spots are associated with multiple reasons, including…
Dr. Pouya MohajerSeptember 5, 2022
The mobility of the neck, as well as muscle and nerve function throughout the body, are all dependent on a healthy cervical spine. The cervical lordosis is made up of…
Dr. Pouya MohajerMarch 30, 2020
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae are permanently joined. Vertebrae are the small, interlocking bones of the spine. This is done to eliminate uncomfortable…
Dr. Pouya MohajerMarch 16, 2020
Treatment for neck pain can come in many forms because there are so many that arise in the area. Ensuring a proper diagnosis is a good step to take, but…
Dr. Pouya MohajerMarch 13, 2020
