Recent Blogs

The All-Star lists include only the top 5% of hospitals and surgeons publishing leading-edge healthcare research. The Anand Spine Group is proud to announce Dr. Anand’s inclusion as one of the Brain Spine Research All-Stars for 2024-2025. This honor is in recognition of the quantity and quality of the orthopedic research authored and published by…

April is National Stress Awareness Month, and I see firsthand the profound impact stress can have on physical health, particularly the spine. While we often associate stress with mental and emotional wellbeing, its effects do indeed ripple through our bodies as well, manifesting in physical symptoms, frequently involving back and neck pain. The chronic experience…

One of my most important goals as a spine surgeon is to help my spine surgery patients achieve the best possible outcomes. This means ensuring that the surgery successfully addresses their underlying medical condition and helping patients recover as quickly and fully as possible so they can get back to living the lives they love.…

I frequently discuss treatment options for debilitating neck and back pain caused by a variety of spinal conditions, including degenerative disc disease (DDD). Artificial disc replacement (ADR) is a promising potential alternative to traditional spinal fusion surgery for DDD, but it’s crucial to understand that ADR isn’t necessarily suitable for everyone. In this blog, I’ll…

Regarding New Year’s resolutions, I doubt that “avoiding back pain” is at the top of most people’s lists. It should be. As a spine surgeon, I see firsthand the debilitating effects back pain can have on nearly every aspect of people’s lives. My role is not just to perform surgeries, but also to educate and…

According to the Journal of Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders – “Low back pain (LBP) is the most common health problem among older adults that results in pain and disability.” Our bodies undergo various changes as we age, and the spine is no exception. Over time, the once-supple discs between the vertebrae can break down, leading…