How can you get the most out of a spine specialist appointment? In this episode, we explore preparing for a spine consultation and having a clearer conversation about your symptoms, concerns, and…
Back pain, neck pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness does not automatically mean you need surgery. However, certain symptoms and changes in function may be signs that it is time to see a spine…
ACDF and cervical disc replacement are two common surgical options used to treat certain conditions of the cervical spine, but they approach the problem in different ways.In this episode, we compare…
Falls are not always caused by a simple trip or misstep. Changes in balance, leg strength, walking ability, sensation, medications, vision, and even underlying spine conditions can all increase a…
Why Do My Legs Give Out? Lumbar Stenosis, Shrinking Walking Reserve, and Fall RiskIf your legs feel weak, heavy, unsteady, or increasingly unreliable when you stand or walk, the cause may involve more…
Dropping objects, struggling with fine motor tasks, feeling unsteady, or noticing changes in the way you walk may seem unrelated to your neck. In some cases, these symptoms can be signs of cervical…
Falls are not always caused by a simple trip or loss of footing. In some cases, changes in the spine or nervous system can affect balance, coordination, leg strength, and walking, increasing the risk…
Why Does My Arm Still Tingle After Neck Surgery? What Lingering Symptoms Mean After ACDF or Cervical Disc ReplacementArm tingling, numbness, weakness, or altered sensation can sometimes continue after…
A pinched nerve in the neck can cause pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and other symptoms that travel into the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers. But can cervical nerve compression actually cause…
An MRI can provide important information about the cervical spine, but the image alone does not always explain why you are experiencing neck pain, arm pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness.In this…
