Preventing Athletic Injury

Preventing Athletic Injury

Every year, millions of teenagers across the country participate in high school sports.  Injuries can be a major disappointment for the teen, the family, and the coaches.  Pressure to play can lead to erroneous decisions that may lead to additional injury with...
Herniated Disc

Herniated Disc

A hernia or herniation is a tear in tissue.  In the case of intervertebral discs of the spine, a herniated disc is a tear in the outer lining of the cushions between the vertebra of the spine and in which the “jelly” filled center will ooze out through the...
Neuropathy…  or is it?

Neuropathy… or is it?

Occasionally, I have patients who come in because they have self-diagnosed themselves with neuropathy.  These people have talked to a friend or been searching online for answers and this is what their conclusion is.  Sometimes, they are correct.  Sometimes they are...
Low Back Pain and Facet Syndrome

Low Back Pain and Facet Syndrome

What is Facet Syndrome? The facet joints (or zygapophyseal joints) are spine stabilizers that aid in controlling movement. They are located at the back of the spine. There are two facet joints at every level of the spine, one on either side. They assist in limiting...