Posts by centralnjspine
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Revealed to Carry Lower Risk for Common Complication
Despite enduring real and constant misery, many chronic back pain patients pain hesitate before considering surgery. At our New Jersey back pain practice we do favor a conservative approach that begins with exercise, medication, and other protocols, but when these remedies don’t work and our patients continue to suffer, we often recommend surgery. Though the…
Read MoreImplant Company Working on New Solution for Spinal Fusion Patients
An innovative implant company has just received a big boost from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and a large infusion of cash from investors, but patients who require fusion surgery in the future are the ones who may see the greatest benefit. Fusion surgery is a solution offered to patients suffering from a…
Read MoreGovernor Murphy Says Elective Spine Surgeries Will Not Be Impacted By COVID-19 Spike
Speaking at his weekly coronavirus briefing, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says that despite concerns about a winter surge and the omicron variant, there are no current plans to limit minimally invasive spine surgeries or any other elective surgery. When COVID-19 first emerged in the United States in 2020, concerns over shortages in emergency…
Read MoreOne Week Sees Two NHL Players Have Artificial Disc Replacement
After months of controversy and speculation, hockey player Jack Eichel underwent artificial disc replacement surgery to repair the herniated disc in his neck. Days later, Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson had the exact same surgery. Though patients seen at our New Jersey back pain practice are enthusiastic at the idea of the revolutionary surgery,…
Read MoreHow to Keep the Holidays from Hurting Your Back
Have a healthy back? Consider yourself incredibly lucky! But even people who don’t suffer from chronic back pain are at risk for acute, short-term back pain that puts a crimp in both your back and your style. The holidays are a particularly risky time in terms of injuries and over exertion. Here is a list…
Read MoreHow Depression Impacts Spine Surgery Outcomes
Lower back pain is an all-too common condition, with the World Health Organization estimating that approximately 60 to 70 percent of people in industrialized nations will experience it at some time in their lifetime. There is a well-documented correlation between chronic low back pain and depression, and studies have shown that those who suffer from…
Read MoreRunning with Degenerative Disc Disease
Running is one of those activities that people either love, or love to hate. Those who opt out of the sport have no understanding whatsoever of enthusiasts’ passion, and at the first mention of injuries, aches, or pains they are quick to offer enthusiastic unsolicited advice that is best summed up by “quit immediately.” This…
Read MoreHow to Get Through the Hardest Part of the Day
If you suffer from chronic lower back pain, there’s a good chance that getting out of bed in the morning is the most challenging part of your day. If you’re afflicted with immobilizing pain first thing in the morning you are not alone. Many patients of our New Jersey spine specialty practice tell us that…
Read MoreBack Pain Patients See Real Benefit from Pilates
Whether your back issues are long-standing, caused by an injury, or have developed in the last few months after working from home, the need for relief is universal. At our New Jersey spine surgery practice, we strongly believe in taking a conservative approach to back pain, and encourage our patients to keep moving and adding…
Read MoreExercises That Can Ease Your Back Pain
When your neck or back are hurting, the idea of exercising may feel more than counter-intuitive: it might sound like torture! But the truth is that the best thing you can do both to ease your pain and to prevent it in the future is stretching and strengthening the muscles that make up and support…
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