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Spine anatomy diagram illustrating the difference between sciatica and a herniated disc at NJBS

Sciatica vs. Herniated Disc: How to Tell the Difference and When to See a North Jersey Specialist

If you have ever experienced a sudden, sharp pain originating in your lower back and radiating down your leg, you...

Minimally invasive outpatient spine surgery performed at New Jersey Brain and Spine (NJBS)

Outpatient Spine Surgery: Who Qualifies and What to Expect

For many people, the thought of spine surgery brings to mind images of a long, daunting hospital stay. However, modern...

Sciatica vs. Radiculopathy: What’s the Difference?

Sciatica and radiculopathy are related but not the same: understanding the distinction helps patients ask better questions and get more...

New Jersey Brain and Spine | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis vs Cervical Spinal Stenosis: Understanding the Differences

How Do I Make a Spinal Stenosis Treatment Decision?

Surgery and conservative care both have real roles in spinal stenosis treatment: the right answer depends on specific clinical criteria,...

Herniated Disc in 2026: What Actually Works (And When Surgery Is the Answer)

A herniated disc diagnosis raises more questions than answers: this guide covers what the evidence actually shows, from conservative care...

Photo of the back of someone, semi-transparent, to help describe the pain that is associated with sciatica

Can Sciatica Go Away on Its Own? A Neurosurgeon’s Honest Answer

Most sciatica cases improve without surgery, but the timeline and the right approach matter: here is what the evidence actually...

New Jersey Brain and Spine | Pulsatile Tinnitus? Know the Cause—and When to Act

Pulsatile Tinnitus Red Flags: When Your Symptoms Need a Neurosurgeon

A rhythmic whooshing in your ear is not ordinary tinnitus. Here is how to tell the difference, which symptoms are...

New Jersey Brain and Spine | Spinal Fusion for Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative Disc Disease vs. Herniated Disc vs. Bulging Disc: What’s the Difference?

If your MRI report uses these terms, here is what each one actually means and why the distinction matters for...

MIS-TLIF vs. Traditional TLIF: Recovery, Risks, and How We Decide

Comparing minimally invasive and open approaches to spinal fusion surgery can help you understand your options and what to expect....

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