How Much is Your Time Worth?
We’ve all heard it said. “Time is money”. What does it really mean? Does it mean to do everything quickly because you’re losing money every time you slow down? Think about it. What a horrible way to live. You feel pressure every day to make every minute “worth it”. I’m as guilty as the next […]
Walking is the Best Exercise
Many of our patients want to know the best exercise for their spine problems. Some bring me reams of information about the latest exercise trends. To all of them, I say JUST WALK! If you are already in great shape, good for you! But the rest of us need a simple way to get […]
Why do we blame your back for your leg pain?
Sciatica is one of the most common medical problems that take people to the doctor. Though you hear the word frequently, most people don’t understand what causes it and why we blame your back for that terrible pain in your leg. Let’s talk… . In your low back (lumbar spine) the nerves start separating within […]
Concussions Affect the Spine
The concussions in sports conversation will surely be brought up again as football season starts. Most of the discussion is about the affects on the brain. As a spine surgeon, I made a video to further the discussion as the spine and neck are also affected by the forces that cause concussions. CitationsElkin BS, Elliott […]
Feel My Pain
We are a surgical orthopedic practice. Every day we see patients in pain. We ask them to describe it; location, duration, sharp or dull, constant or intermittent, but we really have no way of measuring someone else’s pain. The tools we use now are inadequate and the information we get from them is misleading. Let’s […]
Before you have Spine Surgery
“Before you have Spine Surgery……..” there should be a discussion on the risks, benefits, and alternatives. I see patients for surgery second opinions almost every day. Naturally, the patients are in pain, and often have some weakness. But, I am surprised on how many patients have not truly explored their alternatives. So, here is a […]
