Category: Ask a Spine Doctor
Q: How is body fat measured and how is the term “obesity” defined by the medical community?
A: I’m a general endocrinologist, a…
Q: I have back pain from scoliosis, but I also have a bleeding disorder. Is it safe to have radiofrequency ablation?
A: Back pain is a common…
Q: What happens next when I find out I need spine surgery? How should I prepare?
A: Coming to the decision to have surgery is very difficult…
Q: When is a patient a good candidate for a CT scan instead of an MRI?
A: There are several scenarios in which a CT scan would be needed…
Q: What Are the Connections Between Exercise, Nutrition, and Spine-Related Disease?
A: The main connection is weight. Every extra pound in…
Q: How Do You Diagnose Peripheral Neuropathy?
A: Neuropathy means a disorder of the nerves. Peripheral nerves are found all over the body and…
Q: What’s the Best Diet for a Healthy Back?
A: Diet is an important part of health, including spine health. Diet and nutrition are also an…
Q: Does exercise improve bone quality?
A: Exercise does not improve bone quality, but it does help slow down the rate of bone loss that…
A: Why is my sacroiliac joint pain worse at night?
The sacroiliac (SI) joint is the joint that connects the hip bone with the sacrum at the…
Q: What is spondylosis, and how is it treated?
A: Spondylosis is common in young athletes and a common cause of lower back pain in children and…