Spinal Stenosis… Spinal stenosis (or narrowing) is a common condition that affects many adults 50 yrs old and older. This occurs when the small spinal canal, containing the nerve roots and spinal cord, becomes constricted or compressed. This can lead…

SCIATICA… The sciatic nerve is a collection of several nerve roots that arise between your spinal bones (vertebrae). These nerve roots join together and form the largest nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve. This nerve travels down from the…

Leg Pain or Numbness… Leg pain is a very broad topic with numerous potential causes. I will only touch on a few things to consider regarding leg pain; a consult is required for proper evaluation. Leg pain can be very…

Shoulder Pain There are many causes for shoulder Pain: Frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis, Bursitis, rotator cuff tear and more. Each must be evaluated to determine the cause and course of therapy

Cervical Disk Pathology, Diffuse Cervical Bulge This is a common term you may encounter reading your MRI report. Diffuse cervical bulge means a generalized disc bulge of one of spinal discs of the neck (cervical spine). This bulging material may…

Low Back pain… Did you know that an estimated 75 to 85 percent of all Americans will experience some form of back pain during their lifetime? Most certainly low back pain can be quite debilitating and painful. Good news, most…

Disk Herniation… The intervertebral discs are located between each vertebrae in the spinal column. Of the vertebrae, there are 7 cervical (neck), 12 thoracic (mid-back) and 5 lumbar (low back) discs. The discs make up approximately 1/3 of the spinal…

Migraine,  Muscle Tension,  Stress,  Cluster Migraine,  Muscle Tension,  Stress,  Cluster There are many causes for headaches and a number of different types of headaches, Muscle Tension Headaches, Migraines, Stress Headaches, Cluster Headaches, Allergenic Headaches, and headaches caused by organic pathology,…

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome… The thoracic outlet is a small space between the collarbone (clavicle) and the first rib. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of disorders that involve compression, injury, or irritation of the nerves, blood vessels, or veins…

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Wrist Pain and Weakness Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Median nerve dysfunction; Median nerve entrapment Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the median nerve — the nerve in the wrist that supplies feeling and movement to parts of the…