Archive for the ‘Spine Condition’ Category
[Video] Sciatica with Dr. Keshmiri
May 20th, 2022 by Lauren
Dr. Keshmiri of Saratoga Spine Talks About Sciatica – Video Transcript Below Sciatica Sciatica is a very common reason that we see patients in the office. This refers to pain in the leg caused by a pinched nerve. Common Causes of Sciatica Common causes of sciatica include disc herniations in the low back, spinal […]
What are Bone Spurs?
May 16th, 2022 by Lauren
If you’ve had imaging done on your spine you may have been told that you have bone spurs. But what are bone spurs? How did you get them? And are they causing the pain in your neck or back? What are Bone Spurs? Bone spurs, medically known as osteophytes and enthesophytes, are locations where the […]
Cervical Spondylosis
April 4th, 2022 by Lauren
What is cervical spondylosis? The term cervical spondylosis is sometimes used interchangeably with arthritis of the neck. But what does that really mean? Neck Anatomy Inside the neck is the uppermost portion of the spine. The portion is called the “cervical” section of the spine. Therefore, when we hear a term like “cervical spondylosis” we […]
[Video] When Is Disc Herniation an Emergency?
March 11th, 2022 by Lauren
Dr. Keshmiri talks about Disc Herniation and When It Can Become an Emergency (Transcript Below) When is Cervical Disc Herniation an Emergency? Patients who present to the office with disc herniations in their neck typically have severe pain that radiates down their arm so they have numbness and tingling. Occasionally they can have some […]
[Video] Spondylolisthesis with Dr. Herzog
October 22nd, 2021 by Lauren
Spondylolisthesis Overview with Dr. Herzog (Transcript Below) Spondylolisthesis is a common condition that affects the human spine. It’s actually a slippage of one vertebrae in relation to the bone below. What Are the Causes? There are a variety of causes. Some are congenital, some are acquired. Symptoms Patients can present with low back pain. They […]
What is a Compression Fracture and How Are They Treated?
September 24th, 2021 by Lauren
What is a Compression Fracture of the Spine? Our spines are a column of many individual bones (vertebra), separated by cushion-like discs (inter-vertebral discs). The shape of each vertebra is complex and is made up of a central almost-circular “body” and a more irregular shaped “arch”. The vertebral body is the load-bearing part, separated from […]
[Video] Foot Drop: An Introduction by Dr. Keshmiri
September 10th, 2021 by Lauren
Foot Drop – An Introduction with Dr. Keshmiri of Saratoga Spine Transcript Below What is Foot Drop? Foot drop is a condition that describes weakness in the muscles that control your ability to bring your foot upward. It’s important in the sense that if there is weakness, it can cause tripping over your foot. […]
Why Are My Fingers Numb?
August 27th, 2021 by Lauren
There are many reasons your fingers can be numb but today we’ll focus on just one. A problem in your spine. When you’re trying to figure out why your fingers are numb your spine probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind but it may just be the problem. Why Are My Fingers Numb? […]
