Posts by Neel Anand MD
Dr. Neel Anand to Participate in the Prestigious International Meeting on Spine Techniques in Dublin, Ireland
Neel Anand, MD, MCh Orth, professor of orthopaedic surgery and director of spine trauma at Cedars-Sinai Spine Center in Los Angeles, was named one of the moderators and debaters at the International Meeting on Spine Techniques. The 30th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) – powered by the Scoliosis Research Society — offers an in-person meeting experience at The Convention…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence – Establishing New Frontiers in Spine Surgery
My career as a spine surgeon and researcher has spanned multiple decades, yet I continue to marvel at the progress with which this field of medicine continues to make considerable strides for our patients. From the first spine surgery in the late 1800s to the first minimally invasive lumbar disc procedure in the early 1900s…
Read MoreA Renewed Focus on Nutrition – With Your Spine in Mind
The beginning of the year is often the time when people place a renewed focus on their health. As the stressful hustle and bustle of the holiday season winds down, many begin to take stock of their physical well-being. Although spine health isn’t necessarily at the top of folks’ resolution list, there are plenty of…
Read MoreWhat Happens When the (Spinal) Disc Skips?
With the advent of technology and streaming services, effectively no one listens to music on compact discs (CDs) anymore. But for those who remember hearing your favorite tunes this way, especially with a beloved album that you played constantly, there was nothing worse than the terrible sound your speakers made when the disc skipped. Whether…
Read More4 Non-Invasive Back Pain Treatment Options YOU Can Employ TODAY
When it comes to back pain, there can be some very polarizing opinions from the public and the medical community on what constitutes the “right†treatment for the pain. At one end of the spectrum, you have those quick to judge others for choosing a surgical treatment for a degenerative and painful spine condition based…
Read MoreIt’s Time for You to Show Back Pain Who’s Boss
Back pain can seem like life’s unrelenting and cruel boss, especially in people frequently affected by it. If your lower back is hurting, or you’re feeling pain under your shoulder blades or down your neck, you know how difficult it can be simply to sit up in the morning, let alone function adequately at work,…
Read MoreBack Pain in Men
Though the spinal anatomy is the same, men can experience back pain in unique ways from women. Regardless of gender, back pain can be one of the most frustrating medical conditions. And while it is true that back pain does not discriminate based on gender, it is sometimes necessary to point out the unique differences…
Read MoreThe Lowdown on Lumbago
Lumbago and low back pain are one in the same, and affect millions in the U.S. Though it might sound like an exotic dance move, the word lumbago is just a medical term that means low back pain. If you’ve been around long enough, you’ve probably heard that low back pain is one of the…
Read MoreA Spotlight on Spinal Tumors: What We Can Learn From LPGA Golfer Danielle Kang
People often hear of conditions such as herniated discs, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis accounting for a large amount of back pain in the United States. To be sure, spinal tumors are a less common condition responsible for similar acute or chronic back pain symptoms, but they do happen. One out of every 100,000 people (or…
Read MoreExercising Safely With Back Pain
Exercise can be a great tool for pain management and injury recovery, but it’s important to know when to stop and what types of exercises to avoid if you’re experiencing back pain. Exercising Safely With Back Pain More Research has shown that exercise can help promote spine health and reduce the intensity and recurrence of back…
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