Herniated Disc Treatment for Bulging and Slipped Discs
Herniated Disc Treatment For Bulging & Slipped Discs
Here at the Advanced Spine Center, we’re dedicated to finding the right treatment for each case. One size does not fit all, when it comes to bulging and slipped discs, so our approach to treatment is highly personalized.
Many cases of bulging and slipped discs respond well to conservative, non-invasive therapies. Others, though, may…
Back Injury Prevention for Athletes and Sports Participants
Back Injury Prevention for Athletes & Sports Participants
Back injuries are the number one reason high school athletes and sports participants get benched. But back injuries happen even to the pros and have ended many a high-flying professional athlete’s career.
It’s easy to get out there and forget about safety, but some things are more important than making that flashy play, or winning…
New Study Shows That Running Can Benefit the Spine
New Study Shows That Running Can Benefit the Spine
Does that sound counter-intuitive? At first glance it does, but research into conditions of the back is a thriving sector and new discoveries are always coming to the surface. As medical understanding expands, we often find some of our most cherished beliefs challenged.
A new study shows that running can benefit the spine and reduce back pain,…
Will I Get a Psychological Screening Before My Spine Procedure?
Will I Get a Psychological Screening Before My Spine Procedure?
Pre-surgical depression is not at all unusual, especially when patients have been experiencing pain and loss of mobility. Not all spine surgery patients suffer from psychological conditions prior to their surgeries, but a growing chorus of professionals is underlining the need for more thorough assessment.
When patients aren’t…
Some Helpful Stretches to Ease Sciatic Pain
Some Helpful Stretches to Ease Sciatic Pain
Up to 40% of people in the USA will suffer from sciatica at some point in their lives. The root causes of this painful condition are many, but that’s not what we’re here to talk about. We’re here to offer those of you reading some helpful stretches to ease sciatic pain.
Often, people will feel that the pain prevents them from doing anything to ease…
Standing or Sitting? Which Is Better for Degenerative Disc Disease?
Standing or Sitting? Which Is Better for Degenerative Disc Disease?
Degenerative disc disease can certainly be exacerbated by sitting. People with this condition often find that sitting for long periods can cause them a lot of pain, so they tend to favor standing.
While we understand why people think that’s the answer, we need to be honest and say that it’s only a partial solution to the…
In the News: Drs. Ben Carson, Jason Lowenstein & more
In the News: Drs. Ben Carson, Jason Lowenstein & more
Here are 10 spine surgeons who made the headlines this week:
Mountainview, Calif.-based El Camino Hospital's Jeffrey Coe, MD, performed two-level disc replacement surgeries with Zimmer Biomet's Mobi-C technology.
The Senate confirmed Ben Carson, MD, as the next Housing and Urban Development Secretary, the New York Times reports.…
Where Does Back Pain Come From?
Where Does Back Pain Come From?
There are myriad causes of back pain, falling under several general rubrics, or headings. Some back pain is temporary, some intermittent and some chronic. One thing’s for certain, though – none of it is pleasant!
Back pain is a complex area that demands incisive diagnostic tools to pinpoint its underlying causes, allowing medical practitioners to prescribe…
Dr. Jason E. Lowenstein, Orthopaedic Surgery, is Named Top Doctor
Dr. Jason E. Lowenstein, Orthopaedic Surgery, Named Top Doctor
MORRISTOWN, NJ, March 01, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Jason E. Lowenstein, a Board Certified Morristown, NJ physician specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery, has been selected by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. for inclusion in its authoritative guide to the top primary care and specialty care doctors in the tri-state metropolitan New…
Weight Loss to Treat Herniated Disc Pain – A Winning Strategy
How Weight Loss Can Be Used to Treat A Herniated Disc
At Advanced Spine, we’ve noticed that the words “herniated disc” strike terror into the hearts of some of our patients. That’s because we haven’t told them yet that their problem doesn’t necessarily mean surgery. It’s just the first thing that comes to their minds when we reveal that they have herniated discs.
But there are other ways to…