CARE & TREATMENT OF PATIENTS IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
The spine is extremely important for direct support for the human body. Whenever injuries occur or spine conditions develop, the back and neck pain accompanying those issues can be devastating to the patient. Depending on the circumstances and the spinal conditions themselves, patients may need...
Have you been experiencing pain, numbness, or a tingling sensation in the upper or lower back? Back pain is the sixth most common condition in the US, with about 65 million Americans reporting a recent episode to their doctor. 16 million adults, or about 8% of the...
The spinal column is one of the most important parts of the human body because it allows us to move and complete our necessary daily activities. When an individual has injured their back, neck, spinal cord, or other area associated with the spine, that injury...
Patients who experience chronic pain in their spinal column know that it daily affects their lives. While we rarely think about it daily, the spine that holds our body together is an integral part of the human anatomy. Any issue or problem that may arise...
Adults across the United States get up each day and make their way to their place of employment. For some, that means an office job sitting behind a desk, answering emails, and making phone calls. For others, that is a physically demanding job with hazards...
There is a clear and important reason for referring to something as the "backbone" of an operation, business, or group. The backbone (or spinal cord) allows us to stand, walk, move, and do just about any other activity in the human body. When a medical...
Whether you are simply standing up straight, turning your head from side to side, or doing any other movement that involves your head, the neck will be a critical part of that movement. When you have neck pain, that can seriously impact your ability to...
The spinal cord, otherwise known as the vertebrae, comprises 33 bones separated and cushioned by discs running through your entire back. These discs, which are round and resemble tiny pillows, help protect your spine from the shock of everyday activities. Each disc has a jelly-like...
Sciatic nerve pain occurs when the nerve is pinched by a herniated disk or a bone in the vertebra. Located at the lower end of the spine, the nerve innervates the inner and posterior thigh areas. The nerve also travels through the posterior region down...
On a daily basis, people engage in activities that require the use of their spines. Almost every movement utilizes the spinal area in one way or another. When an individual develops pain in the back due to injury, medical condition, or degenerative issue, it is...