What is Cervical Myelopathy? Cervical myelopathy is a medical-way of saying that the spinal cord in the neck region is not functioning properly. There are many reasons why the spinal cord in the neck, which doctors call the “cervical” region, may not be in prime shape. If there are symptoms which occur, a diagnosis mayRead more
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There are many, many reasons why people seek advice regarding back pain during pregnancy. One time when surgery must be extra-carefully considered is during pregnancy, especially when the source of the back pain is pregnancy-related. Back pain and pregnancy seem, for many women, to go hand in hand. More than seventy percent of women experienceRead more
Sex is an important part of life! Back pain during sex, particularly lower back pain, can be excruciating, and some people have such a difficult time with their pain that enjoyment of sex seems impossible. The good news is that there are multiple solutions! Back pain should not mean “NO SEX AT ALL”; it may instead simply requireRead more
You only get one spine – so avoid lifting injuries! Your back and spine are an anatomical marvel; they are flexible and bear an enormous amount of weight and daily activity. Due to their flexibility and the stresses of daily life, the back and spine are also very prone to issues. These can extend beyondRead more
Can Your Mind Help Your Pain? People who suffer from back pain here in New York and elsewhere know only too well how debilitating it can become. Pain of any kind can quickly become all-consuming, and it is very difficult to enjoy quality of life when your pain is at the forefront of your mind.Read more
When you have pain, the most common response is to take it easy – stopping all activity that makes the pain feel worse. You may even feel inclined to stay in bed or reclined on your sofa. Yet, back pain exercises can be your ticket to a faster recovery, and may even help you avoidRead more
Back pain surgery is one of the main reasons people seek an appointment with a top spine surgeon in NYC. Back pain is a very common problem, and anyone who has experienced it knows how miserable it can be. In some people it is of short or self-limiting duration, however in others, it’s a longRead more
Healing is a Powerful Component of Your Recovery Preparing for spine surgery can be a stressful time, but it does not have to be that way. You will likely have some questions before your procedure, and these will be answered for you so that you understand exactly what is being done and why. What mightRead more
Technology is evolving at a staggering rate, with remarkable advances that we could not have imagined even a few decades ago. This is, for the most part, to the great benefit of human life, yet there are some drawbacks as well. Human evolution is a very much slower process; we have not evolved in anyRead more
You may know someone who has had a pin, screw or rod placed in a broken or otherwise damaged bone. Generally, these implants are necessary to hold bone pieces in place while healing occurs. In some cases, they can be removed, but in other cases, they become a permanent part of the patient’s body. AnRead more