If you have sciatica pain, you know how disruptive it can be to your daily life. From sharp, shooting pain to numbness in your legs, sciatica can make even simple tasks challenging. While sciatica pain is common, finding relief can often feel complex. One question many patients ask is whether a spine surgeon can treat
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Understanding Spine Conditions: Common Issues Treated by Spine Surgeons
The spine is a vital part of our body, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord. However, various conditions can affect the spine, which may also affect the spinal cord and nerve roots. The result can be a range of symptoms that prevent you from living the life you want. If you have back
Read MoreLumbar Fusion for Back Pain
A lumbar spine fusion is a type of back surgery designed to treat lower back pain and leg pain as a result of degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, stenosis, or other spinal injuries. The fusion of vertebrae in the spine is performed to strengthen and stabilize the fused segment of the spine, thus decreasing or eliminating the
Read MoreWho Should I Go to for My Sciatica?
Sciatica is not a disease or a diagnosis. It is a symptom of an underlying medical condition. The term is used to describe nerve pain, tingling, numbness and weakness that travels from the lower back, across the buttocks, down the back of the thighs to the calves and feet. It occurs when the sciatic nerve – the longest
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