Many people believe that when it’s cold and raining there is an impact on their bodily aches and pains. Some will even say they can tell when snow is coming. But, to date, there have been few scientific studies on this phenomenon, and the studies that have been done have not proved conclusive. However, there […]

Many people become fearful when they consider having spine surgery. That’s understandable. It’s also understandable that they want a spine surgeon who is very highly skilled. But how do you make an assessment like this? What should you look for in choosing a spine surgeon? Board Certified and Fellowship Trained The first thing to consider […]

Ankylosing Spondylitis is a condition marked by inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine. This inflammation can cause stiffness and make bending and/or twisting difficult. In severe cases of ankylosing spondylitis, the bones in the spine can actually fuse together. When adjacent vertebrae fuse the joint between them can no longer move, further […]

In our previous article we presented staggering statistics about the percentage of the population that suffers from back pain. A study1 about back pain in older adults reported that approximately 25-33% of older adults suffer from chronic lower back pain. In this article we’ll review some causes for this to better understand back pain in […]