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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…
Read More When Spinal Degeneration is to Blame for Neck Pain
By Neel Anand MD |
Many people may not realize that back pain and neck pain typically originate from the same source: the spine. So, in my spine surgery practice, I frequently encounter patients suffering from neck pain, a common complaint that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. While numerous factors can contribute to neck pain, degenerative changes…
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Aching Disparities in Managing Back Pain Within Minority Communities
By Neel Anand MD |
Back pain is an unfortunately universal experience, affecting millions of Americans regardless of background. But for minority populations in the ...
Read More 4 Everyday Habits That Can Unintentionally Invite Back Pain
By Neel Anand MD |
Many articles about back pain today involve long-discussed spine irritants such as carrying excess weight, recreational and sports injuries, and ...
Read More BUYER BEWARE! The Hidden Potential Dangers of Neck and Back Pain “Tools”
By Neel Anand MD |
It's no surprise that neck pain and back pain are a universal struggle. The experience of spinal pain is nearly ...
Read More Class is in Session! How to Enhance Your Personal Spine Health Literacy
By Neel Anand MD |
While back pain is a health concern that will impact just about everyone at some point in life, it's also ...
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