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The Causes of Cervical Foraminal Stenosis
We have discussed the symptoms or things that you feel in your neck, shoulders, arms and hands when…
Worried About Lumbar Stenosis?
Find Out Who’s Worried About Lumbar Stenosis and Why You Should Listen to Them When surgery is necessary,…
What Does Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) Mean? Part 2
What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for? To clarify that that “minimally invasive” can refer to fusion surgery…
Lumbar Foraminal Stenosis Problems And Treatment Part 1
Hi, I am Dr. Tony Mork, author, speaker, inventor and endoscopic spine specialist. Today I would like to…
Pinched Nerve Double Crush Syndrome
Last year I saw a gentleman with complaints of pain and numbness in the neck, shoulder, arm and…
What Mimics a Pinched Nerve?
In Pinched Nerve, we talked about what happens to a nerve that gets squeezed or compressed between 2…
The Ins and Outs of Cervical Spinal Stenosis
The spinal cord comprises a column of nerve tissues that are safeguarded by a canal which runs through…
Controlling Lumbar Stenosis Without Surgery or Medication
The spine is one of the most important components of the human body. The whole system of bone,…
What Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Is NOT
The term minimally invasive gets thrown around by doctors a lot. The “invasiveness” of a procedure typically is…
A Few Tips to Strengthen Your Lower Back To Prevent a Herniated Disc
Other times called a ruptured or slipped disk, a herniated disc in most cases occurs in the lower…
Five Conditions That Can Cause Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common conditions that patients seek medical consultation from a doctor for.…
What You Need to Know About Foraminal Stenosis
The spine is made up of a long system of bone, ligaments, and vertebrae. Between each of the thirty-three vertebrae,…
Bulging Disc and Herniated Discs | Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
You may have had a medical exam that revealed an underlying health problem. The physician explained that you…
What is Spinal Stenosis?
What is Spinal Stenosis? Any individual who suffers from back, leg, or arm pain may find that they…
What does Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) Mean?
The term, “minimally invasive” is so vague that it really means nothing. There is no definition of what…
Why Can't A Refill for My Pain Pills Be Called In ?
The reason that your doctor can’t call your refills into the pharmacy anymore is because the US FDA…
Diagnosing Foraminal Stenosis
Deciding to See a Doctor You should make an appointment if you have persistent pain, numbness, or weakness…
Cervical Foraminal Stenosis, Lance B.
Patient Pain Relief Story from Lance B. I had suffered some sort of pinched nerve or wasn’t sure…
Facet Back Pain as related to Golfers
Golf is a sport that is enjoyed by 30 million people in the United States according to the…