Understanding Gabapentin: How It Temporarily Blocks Pain
Developed initially as an anti-convulsant, gabapentin has found a crucial role in managing various types of neuropathic pain. In this
Stem Cell Treatments: Are They Worth It?
As a healthcare provider who is solely focused on providing the best treatments for my patients, I am always learning
Injections: Cortisone vs Epidural
As a spine specialist focused on non-surgical and non-invasive procedures, I don’t prescribe injections in my office. Thus far in
Spine Surgery Procedures: What Are They? How Much Do They Cost?
Suppose you have a herniated disc and have been told that surgery is your only option. In that case, it’s
Understanding Inflammation in a Disc Herniation
As a conservative spine care doctor, I often encounter patients with both lumbar and cervical disc herniations. These patients usually
Pros and Cons of Back Surgery
Spine surgery is, from what my patients tell me, two of the most feared words in their vocabulary. So many
Can Herniated Discs Heal?
Herniated discs can cause debilitating pain and significantly impact quality of life. While traditional treatments often involve addictive opioids, risky
Peripheral Neuropathy: A Difficult Diagnosis
As a specialist in conservative treatment of spine pain, I often encounter patients struggling with peripheral neuropathy. There are a
Understanding the Impact of Craniocervical Junction Misalignment on Spinal Health
The upper cervical spine, consisting of the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2), plays a pivotal role in supporting the
Traction vs Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Do you have a bulging or herniated disc? Do you have sciatica? Do you have numbness, burning, or tingling going
Nitric Oxide: The Missing Link?
Introduction I am always hesitant to recommend supplementation to my patients for several reasons. My primary reason is that I
Insurance Coverage & Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
As a doctor in private practice, I understand that managing spine pain can be physically and financially challenging. One key