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Dr. Neel Anand is Named to the List of Brain Spine Research All-Stars for 2025
By Neel Anand MD |
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…
Read More The Silent Strain: How Stress Impacts Your Spine (And What You Can Do About It)
By Neel Anand MD |
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…
Read More The Importance of Patient Outcomes in Spine Surgery
By Neel Anand MD |
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.…
Read More Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery: Who is the Ideal Candidate?
By Neel Anand MD |
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…
Read More Avoiding Back Pain in 2025: A Spine Surgeon’s Guide
By Neel Anand MD |
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…
Read More Time Travel for the Aging Spine – Turning BACK the Clock
By Neel Anand MD |
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…
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Dr. Neel Anand is Named to the List of Brain Spine Research All-Stars for 2025
By Neel Anand MD |
The All-Star lists include only the top 5% of hospitals and surgeons publishing leading-edge healthcare research. The Anand Spine Group ...
Read More The Silent Strain: How Stress Impacts Your Spine (And What You Can Do About It)
By Neel Anand MD |
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and I see firsthand the profound impact stress can have on physical health, particularly ...
Read More The Importance of Patient Outcomes in Spine Surgery
By Neel Anand MD |
One of my most important goals as a spine surgeon is to help my spine surgery patients achieve the best ...
Read More Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery: Who is the Ideal Candidate?
By Neel Anand MD |
I frequently discuss treatment options for debilitating neck and back pain caused by a variety of spinal conditions, including degenerative ...
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