Sciatica, or lumbar radiculopathy, is caused by compression of the sciatic nerve in the lower spine. It’s a condition suffered by about 40% of people at some point in their lives. Younger people are not generally affected unless...
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Some patients suffering from acute and chronic back pain may be offered an option of epidural steroid injections as a means of pain management. These patients have generally tried more conservative treatments first but have not received...
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A herniated disc is a common spinal condition affecting approximately 3 million people each year in the U.S. Risk factors include having a job requiring heavy lifting and twisting or participating in high-impact sports and activities that...
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As many people age, they begin to experience more frequent episodes of back pain. This may be due to a number of factors including injuries, unhealthy lifestyles, or just general wear and tear on the body. Joints may develop...
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Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is not actually a disease in the normal sense. That is a misnomer. DDD is considered a condition that refers to the wear and tear that happens to the discs in the spine. Discs are the rubbery cushions between...
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Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which can lead to irritation and compression of the spinal cord or the nerves branching off it. Stenosis most often occurs in the neck (cervical spine) or low back (lumbar spine). The...
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Congenital spine deformities are defects that develop before birth. Some of these abnormalities may be diagnosed in infancy by the child’s pediatrician. In some cases, the condition may be diagnosed in childhood as the symptoms...
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Atlanta Magazine names Doctors David Benglis, Roger Frankel, Gary Gropper, Michele Johnson, Mena Kerolus, Joshua Wewel, and Steven Wray as 2025 Top Neurosurgeons. NEWS RELEASE Atlanta, GA Atlanta Magazine has honored seven Atlanta Brain and Spine...
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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a neurodegenerative condition in which a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the skull puts pressure on the brain. When too much fluid accumulates because the body can’t reabsorb or circulate it...
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Many people each year sustain whiplash injuries to the neck due to vehicle accidents. Whiplash most often occurs when a vehicle is rear-ended. This causes the neck to bend forward and then backward, suddenly and forcibly, hyperextending and...
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“Tech” neck, sometimes called “text” neck, is becoming more common with all the technology and hand held devices available today. From mobile phones to tablets and laptops, many people spend hours each day using their electronic...
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Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) offers many advantages over traditional open surgery. Traditional spine surgeries involve a large incision and a long recovery period. Many patients experienced significant pain, and there was a greater...
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