Pinched Nerve Symptoms: What Patients Often Miss
It’s common for many people to experience discomfort at some point in their lives. If you’re feeling pain, numbness, or weakness that seems to come and go, or that doesn’t…
SI Joint Pain vs. Low Back Pain: How to Tell the Difference
When your lower back or hip area aches, it can be tough to pinpoint the exact source of the discomfort. Two common culprits are the sacroiliac (SI) joints and the…
Facet Joint Pain: The Overlooked Cause of “Stiff Back”
Living with a stiff back can feel like wearing a suit of armor that constantly pinches and restricts your every move. You might wake up feeling like a rusty hinge,…
Posture Problems: How They Affect the Neck and Low Back
Hello, I'm Dr. Jeffrey Moore. As a spine surgeon, I frequently see how our daily habits, especially our posture, can significantly impact the health of our necks and low backs.…
Ultrasonic Decompression: A Simple Guide for Patients
When you're experiencing back pain, the idea of surgery can be daunting. You might worry about long recovery times and the impact on your daily life. Fortunately, in modern spine…
Why Walking Helps Back Pain (and When It Doesn’t)
Navigating persistent back pain can be a challenging experience, leaving many to wonder about the best ways to find relief. Among the various advice you might hear, walking often comes…
Scoliosis in Adults: Why It Hurts and What Treatments Exist
The spine is a remarkable structure, a kind of internal scaffolding that keeps us upright and allows us to move with grace. When this scaffolding develops a curve, as it…
Disc Replacement: How It Compares to Fusion
The discs in your spine are like the shock absorbers of your car. They sit between the bones of your spine (called vertebrae) and help them move smoothly. When these…
Spinal Fusion: When It’s Recommended and What Recovery Is Like
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure designed to permanently connect two or more vertebrae in your spine. Think of it like a welding process for bones. The goal is to…
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Who’s a Good Candidate?
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) has revolutionized the treatment of many spinal conditions. Unlike traditional open surgery, which often requires large incisions and significant disruption of muscle and tissue, MISS…