Appropriately Diagnosing and Treating Degenerative Disc Disease
Appropriately Diagnosing and Treating Degenerative Disc Disease Degenerative Disc Disease is a term that refers to pain and other symptoms caused by the degeneration of one or more of the intervertebral discs of the spine. Because degenerative disc disease can be...
Am I a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
Am I A Candidate for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery? Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) provides patients with an alternative to traditional open spinal surgery. Many patients are well aware of the benefits associated with MISS, but they are not sure if the...
5 Common Spine Conditions That Cause Back or Neck Pain
One of the most important parts of preventing pain is knowing what causes it. Patients who are interested in improving their spine health and preventing or reducing spine pain are encouraged to learn more about 5 of the most common spine conditions. Condition...
Open Spine Surgery vs. Minimally Invasive Surgery…Know the Facts
Chronic back or neck pain can be the worst and most limiting types of pain. Surgery is sometimes necessary to treat spine pain either caused by a serious accident, injury, or medical condition, or when chronic pain does not respond to nonsurgical treatment options. ...
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: 4 of the Most Common Procedures
Patients who undergo minimally invasive spine surgery at New Jersey Spinal Medicine and Surgery typically experience less postoperative pain, return to activities faster and have a smaller/less noticeable scar than patients who undergo traditional spine surgery. The...
Spondylosis: What Are the Symptoms and How Are They Treated?
Spondylosis, which is often referred to as spinal osteoarthritis, is a degenerative disorder that affects the soft tissues and bones of the spine. Spondylosis is a highly individualized condition. Aging is the primary cause; however, factors such as weight,...
3 Common Causes of Lower Back Pain in Adults
To treat lower back pain (LBP), it is important to know the cause. Adults with lower back pain are encouraged to read on. Lower Back Pain Common Cause #1: Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease characterized by the degeneration of the cartilage that...
3 Signs That Your with Neck Pain Should Be Seen by a Spine Specialist
If you are suffering from neck pain that will not go away on its own, an appointment with a one of the Spine Specialist at New Jersey Spinal Medicine and Surgery in Glen Rock and Maywood, NJ might be the first step to finding a pain solution. Because orthopedic spine...
Understanding Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) has been the surgical solution for millions of patients with neck or back pain. It is one of the most popular types of orthopedic surgery because it produces great results in a short period of time. The Advantages of Minimally...
Spinal Stenosis: 5 Different Ways to Treat It
The spine is composed of the cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), and lumbar (lower back) regions. Each region has uniquely shaped bones known as vertebrae. When the twenty-four vertebrae perfectly align, they form a structure known as the spinal canal. The spinal...