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Dry Needling
March 10, 2017
More than 25% of Americans have a musculoskeletal condition that requires medical attention. Chronic back pain accounts for most of the common musculoskeletal pain conditions ...Are You Going to See My Scar?
June 2, 2016
Dr. Kevin P. McCarthy started his orthopedic spine practice with Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge in 2005. In 2008, Dr. McCarthy opened The ...Effective Exercises for Low Back Pain
January 15, 2016
As the first of the year is upon us, most people make healthy resolutions including weight loss and exercise. For those suffering with low back ...7 Days and 7 Ways for a Thinner Thanksgiving
November 18, 2015
Thanksgiving comes around once a year, so why not splurge? Each year, most of us pack on at least a pound during the holidays – ...Numbness and Tingling: When to Worry
October 29, 2015
For new information including possible causes and treatment options read our 2024 update on numbness and tingling. Numbness and tingling in the arms and legs ...Pars Defect: Condition and Treatment
September 16, 2015
Spondylolysis, also known as a pars defect, happens when a crack forms in the bony ring on the back of the spinal column. Most commonly, ...Micro Endoscopic Discectomy: A Minimally-Invasive Procedure
July 21, 2015
Micro Endoscopic Discectomy is a minimally-invasive procedure designed to relieve pain caused by herniated discs pressing on nerve roots. It is performed through a tubular ...Tobacco and Fusions: Quitting Before Surgery
July 21, 2015
When considering the consequences of smoking cigarettes prior to having back surgery, there really is no grey area. There has been more than enough research ...Latest Developments in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
June 23, 2015
Innovations and techniques in minimally invasive spinal surgery have continued to rapidly develop and grow over the last decade. Minimally invasive techniques in spinal surgery ...Simple Stretches to Relieve Back Pain
May 29, 2015
There are many methods to help with eliminating back pain. One of the most basic and beneficial is through simple stretching. The benefits of stretching ...Inversion Tables…Good or Bad?
March 27, 2015
This article has been updated. Read the new version. It’s spring! With spring time comes sports. And, with sports, comes back pain. Any medical practitioner ...Back Pain and Sex
February 20, 2015
Back pain will affect 8 out of 10 people at some point in their lifetime. People who suffer from back pain, especially chronic back pain, ...