Traditional spinal surgery uses “open” surgical procedures in order to decompress and stabilize the spine. Minimally invasive spinal surgery requires smaller incisions with reduced damage to muscle tissue and, for some patients, minimally invasive techniques can offer shorter recovery times and less risk than traditional back surgery. Because of the location, accessing spinal nerves, vertebrae, […]

Most of us have experienced an occasional stiff neck or sore back, and we often attribute it to a bad night’s sleep or overexertion. Sometimes back and neck pain will resolve on its own but, if the pain persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, including dizziness, numbness, nausea, muscle weakness, or fever, it may […]

The signs and symptoms of brain and spine tumors vary greatly and depend on the tumor location, size and how fast they grow. Symptoms can be caused by the location of the tumor or from the tumor pressing on brain tissue or the spinal cord and nerves. Brain and spine tumor signs and symptoms also can […]