There are actually four types of disc herniations. Each one can present with different symptoms and treatment can vary. Disc Bulge- In the picture below it’s labelled degeneration. This is a broad pushing out of the disc. Sometimes this can put pressure...
A very common diagnosis for patients with back or neck pain is arthritis. Specifically this is osteoarthritis. There is also rheumatoid arthritis that is an auto-immune disease that tends to mainly be seen in the fingers, wrists, feet and ankles. The picture below...
I’m sure you have seen in the news or read on Facebook or Twitter how many people are effected by opioid addiction. It is an incredibly difficult addiction to overcome and unfortunately can lead to a heroin addiction, which is all too available in our area. A...
I have a lot of patients that come in and tell me they went to to urgent care or the emergency room and were told they have a back or neck sprain. Typically they are given anti-inflammatory medicine and maybe a muscle relaxer. I have seen a new trend instead of...
Thanksgiving week is always one of my favorite times of the year. Although it can be a hectic week with lots of shopping and preparing for family, the time together is when we make all the fun memories 🙂 Of course, with all this running around and cooking there are...
