Category: Ask a Spine Doctor
Q: What are some ways to select a spine surgeon? Can a patient learn about outcomes of a surgeon’s previous operations?
A: First of all,…
Q: What are trigger point injections, and how do they differ from other injections for pain?
A: A trigger point is a tight band of muscle (or…
Q: Can physical therapy help my back pain?
A: Many patients wonder if physical therapy can reduce their back pain or if they should wait to…
Q: What is CSF, and what could cause a CSF leak?
A: The brain is supported by cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), which essentially acts as a shock…
Q: What are T’ai Chi and Qigong, and how can they be beneficial for spine health?
A: Qigong is the art of cultivating energy. T’ai Chi is…
Q: What is the difference between mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy?
A: Mindfulness-based stress reduction…
Q: How do I know if surgery is the answer for my back pain?
A: There are a lot of reasons to consider surgery. One of the questions I ask…
Q: What should someone diagnosed with EDS expect when it comes to ongoing treatment?
A: I believe the most important thing in the management…
Q: My doctor was using the term ‘ablation’ about my options for treatment. What is that, and when does it come into play?
A: Ablation refers…
Q: How long do you try to treat back pain without surgery before you send someone for a surgical evaluation? How much time would you give a…