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Spine Working Overtime: 5 Occupations with High Risk for Back Pain

As a spine surgeon with a wealth of experience in addressing a broad spectrum of back-related issues, from acute injuries to chronic degenerative conditions, I bring a unique perspective to the discussion. While many factors contribute to back pain, occupation can play a significant role. Certain professions, due to their inherent physical demands, repetitive movements,…
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Dr. Neel Anand is Named to the List of Brain Spine Research All-Stars for 2025

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…
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The Silent Strain: How Stress Impacts Your Spine (And What You Can Do About It)

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…
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The Importance of Patient Outcomes in Spine Surgery

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.…
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Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery: Who is the Ideal Candidate?

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…
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Avoiding Back Pain in 2025: A Spine Surgeon’s Guide

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…
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Keep the Merriment, Skip the Misery: 7 Ways to Outsmart Seasonal Back Pain

The holidays are here! A time of festive cheer, family gatherings, copious food, and – let's be honest – a ...
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Spine surgery – the phrase alone can trigger a flood of anxiety, worry, and outdated misconceptions. For some who suffer ...
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Dr. Neel Anand Appointed President of The Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS)

The Anand Spine Group is excited to announce that renowned spine surgeon Dr. Neel Anand, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and ...
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From Pills to Progress: Ushering in a New Era for the Treatment of Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, and for decades, opioids were a go-to ...
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