December 7th, 2020 by New Jersey Brain and Spine
Our Comprehensive Spine Center has a multispecialty team of experts has eased the pain for thousands of patients and helped them return to their normal, active lives. In addition to neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons who dedicate their practice to spinal medicine and surgery, our team includes physical therapists and pain management experts. With unparalleled experience and highly subspecialized training, we treat the full range of spinal disorders—from back pain, herniated discs and degenerative conditions to complicated spinal tumors, vascular malformations and scoliosis.
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Exercises and Stretches for Sciatica Relief
If you’re suffering from sciatica, there’s good news: Exercises and stretches are a viable route to sciatica relief. Sciatica is an extremely common condition, affecting about 40% of Americans at some point in their lives. Although sometimes sciatica improves on its own without significant intervention, it’s important for patients to know that there are ways to address challenging symptoms. What is Sciatica? Sciatica is pain from damage to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is actually the...
read moreLaminectomy vs. Laminotomy: What’s the Difference
Laminotomy and laminectomy are types of surgeries to remove part or most of a spinal bone called the lamina. The lamina is the back part of each vertebra (spinal bone) and covers the spinal canal, the area around the spinal cord. Both procedures reduce pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerves to relieve pain. What’s the Difference? The difference between these two different procedures is significant. A laminectomy refers to a surgical operation that totally removes the lamina. On...
read moreExercises and Rehabilitation for Spine Disc Herniation Recovery
Spine disc herniation has a range of treatment and recovery plans, ranging from more conservative and small-scale options to more intensive treatment. In many cases, specific exercises and rehabilitation will make the recovery effort the smoothest. As you assess your level of discomfort, consulting with a doctor can help you decide the best next steps for a full and relatively fast recovery. Spinal Disc Herniation and Treatment A comprehensive spine center can help provide you with the resources you need...
read moreSpinal Fusion Procedure Relieves Back Pain
Back pain. These are two words that can send a shiver down your spine (no pun intended). Back pain is a ubiquitous problem that plagues people globally and may originate from an array of causes, including poor posture, heavy lifting, injury, or underlying health conditions like osteoporosis, scoliosis, and herniated discs. Data from 2019 reveals that approximately 39% of adults had experienced back pain within the past three months. With almost four in every ten adults dealing with such back...
read morePreparing for a Laminectomy Surgery: Know Before You Go
When you’re suffering from chronic back pain, it can feel like a constant battle for relief. It can also be incredibly frustrating when interventional treatments such as anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, or injections fail to ease symptoms. At this point, once conservative treatments are exhausted, surgery is often a viable option—including laminectomy surgery. For patients facing laminectomy surgery, preparation is an essential part of the process as it helps pave the way for a successful surgical outcome and recovery. Here,...
read moreIs it a Cervical Spinal Stenosis or a Pinched Nerve?
Cervical Spinal Stenosis or Pinched Nerve: What Are the Symptoms? Cervical spinal stenosis is a common spinal condition. According to research, degenerative spinal changes affect up to 95% of people by the age of 50—and spinal stenosis falls into this category. It’s important to understand the symptoms of the condition so individuals can intervene in a timely manner. If you are experiencing any of the below symptoms, it’s worth a consultation to understand exactly what you’re dealing with. Cervical Spinal...
read moreWhat is Essential Tremor?
New Jersey Brain and Spine's Dr. Azmi discusses Essential Tremor, shedding light on this condition, and treatments.
read moreThe Aging Spine: Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease and Maintaining Spinal Health
Degenerative disc disease, which is most common in older adults, is a common cause of back pain and occurs when your spine begins to wear away. The Impact of Degenerative Disc Disease After age 40, most people will begin to experience various degrees of spinal degeneration as the cushioning in the spine begins to wear away. It is estimated that almost 20% of U.S. adults have some amount of spinal degeneration by age 65. This number increases to approximately 35%...
read moreNew Jersey’s Premier Comprehensive Spine Center
Experience Unmatched Spine Care at Our Comprehensive Center for Unparalleled Relief and Recovery Our Comprehensive Spine Center has eased pain for thousands of patients and helped them lead their best lives. We are a multispecialty team of experts with unparalleled experience and highly subspecialized training. That means we not only have neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons who are dedicated to spinal medicine and surgery, but also physiatry and pain management experts. When it comes to premier back and neck centers, our...
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