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New Spine Center Hammond Office to Open Sep 29, 2022
August 31, 2022
Located within the Cypress Pointe medical complex, we are excited to announce that our new Hammond location is now accepting patient appointments and opening September ...It’s My Leg That’s Hurting, Not My Back. Why Am I Being Sent to a Spine Specialist?
July 12, 2022
“It’s my leg that is hurting, not my back, why are you X-raying my spine?” This is a common question we receive from patients for ...My Neck Isn’t Hurting, How Is It Affecting My Balance?
June 28, 2022
A common question from patients referred to a spine specialist about balance and coordination problems is “my neck isn’t hurting, why is it affecting my ...What is Spinal Traction and Does It Work for Back & Neck Pain?
April 22, 2022
Spinal traction is a widely used treatment for low back pain as well as neck pain. Traction utilizes a force and counterforce to pull in ...How a Patient Can Improve Their Outcome in Surgery
April 8, 2022
If you experience spinal symptoms that require surgery, you choose a surgeon based on their ability to diagnose the problem and execute the surgical technique ...What Can the Shopping Cart Sign Tell You About Your Back Pain?
March 28, 2022
Have you ever been grocery shopping and noticed your legs hurt and feel weak, but then realize the symptoms go away with leaning over the ...Tips for Traveling with Back Pain
December 7, 2021
People living with back pain know that the travel associated with holiday get togethers can sometimes put a damper on family fun. Flying can cause ...Thanksgiving Office Hours
November 18, 2021
The Spine Center will be closed Thursday, November 25, 2021 and Friday, November 26, 2021 as we celebrate Thanksgiving with our families. At this time ...Life with a Spinal Cord Stimulator
October 12, 2021
Chronic pain — pain that continues for 12 weeks or longer — affects about 20% of the United States population. Chronic pain may make it impossible to carry out ...Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Spine Pain
September 12, 2021
Back pain is quite common, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be serious. In fact, lower back pain is responsible for about 3% of emergency room visits. ...Risk Factors for Herniated Discs
August 16, 2021
All your life, your vertebral discs act like shock absorbers in your spine. These spongy tissues separate each vertebral joint from the one below to ...The Benefits of Laser Spine Surgery
July 9, 2021
Back pain — especially pain that radiates down one or both legs — is often caused by pressure on one of your nerves. Sometimes a ...