“Preventing Pediatric Spondylolisthesis” with Dr. Jason Lowenstein
"Preventing Pediatric Spondylolisthesis" with Dr. Jason Lowenstein
In this short video interview, Dr. Jason Lowenstein, Director of Atlantic Health System's Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity Department, sits down with Bill Parisi, founder of the Parisi Speed School, to discuss a common form of spinal injury that affects pediatric athletes: spondylolisthesis. Also known as "spondies,"…
Diagnosing Back Pain with Dr. George S. Naseef
Diagnosing Back Pain with Dr. George S. Naseef
In this short interview, Dr. George S. Naseef—board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon—discusses the importance of properly diagnosing back pain and prioritizing a personalized approach to each patient's unique needs. Dr. George S. Naseef is a founding member of the Advanced Spine Center and the Vice-Chairman for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery…
Eliminate Your Leg Pain with Sciatica Surgery
Eliminate Your Leg Pain with Sciatica Surgery
People experience leg pain for a variety of reasons. When the pain originates in the lower back or hip and radiates into the leg, it may be due to sciatica. Symptoms of sciatica develop because of irritation or pressure that is applied to the sciatic nerve.
For many, sciatica goes away on its own or responds to conservative treatments. Sometimes,…
How Does a Chiropractor Treat Back Pain?
How Does a Chiropractor Treat Back Pain?
Back pain can hijack your life. Your every movement becomes a painful reminder that something isn’t quite right. You’ve researched your treatment options. And, of course, you want to find effective relief as quickly as possible.
Many people with back pain turn to a chiropractor. But, what exactly does a chiropractor do and how does it help? More…
Resolving Compression Fractures with Kyphoplasty
Resolving Compression Fractures with Kyphoplasty
The spine plays a major role in our everyday lives. It protects one of the main components of our nervous system—the spinal cord. In addition, it plays a key role in supporting the body, maintaining posture, and enabling movement.
Just like the rest of the body, the spine isn’t immune to injuries. These injuries, in fact, can lead to painful,…
Laser Spine Surgery: Innovation or Hype?
Laser Spine Surgery: Innovation or Hype?
The human race has been combating back pain with surgical intervention for at least the past 5,000 years. Examination of Egyptian mummies that were buried in 3,000 BC reveals such signs of attempted surgical procedures on the spine.
Of course, during this period of time—and for many years onward—spine surgery was far from a “popular” form of treatment.…
What Causes Spinal Stenosis?
What Causes Spinal Stenosis?
As we age, so do the structures within our body. The spinal cord is no exception to this rule. And, age-related degeneration may manifest in a variety of different ways. One of the most common spinal cord ailments from age-related wear and tear is a condition called spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis describes the narrowing of the spaces surrounding the spinal cord. In…
What is Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy?
What is Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy?
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is one of the most common reasons that spinal cord dysfunction occurs in elderly patients. As we all know, the spinal cord is one of the most important structures in the human body. Damage to this structure in any way, shape, or form may result in a cascade of symptoms. This is only natural, of course, as the spinal…
Sleep Ergonomics: How to Sleep with Back Pain
Sleep Ergonomics: How to Sleep with Back Pain
If you have back pain, then you are most certainly not alone. The vast majority of adults experience back pain at some point during their lives. In fact, back pain is the most common culprit of job-related disability in the United States. And, going hand-in-hand with that statistic, back pain is also a leading factor in missed work days. Surveys often…
Symptoms of Facet Joint Pain
Symptoms of Facet Joint Pain
Facet joint pain, also known as facet joint syndrome, occurs when an individual experiences pain between two spinal vertebrae. Facet joints are found at each level along the back of your spine. These joints allow you to bend and twist by making your back flexible.
More specifically, healthy facet joints contain cartilage which makes these movements possible. The…