While most cases of lower back pain will resolve with non-surgical treatments, some patients with chronic back and/or leg pain can benefit greatly from a surgery with a strange name: ALIF, or anterior…
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June 11th, 2020
Would an ALIF (fusion) be Helpful in Treating My Chronic Lower Back Pain?
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June 4th, 2020
What Exactly is Whiplash and How Do I Know if I Need to See a Doctor?
Interventional Pain Management Specialist Dr. Kaliq Chang explains whiplash injury and signs of trouble. Whiplash may be a literal pain in the neck, but this common injury is no run-of-the-mill…
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June 1st, 2020
How Can You Tell You’ve Got a Pinched Nerve in Your Neck?
Information on causes, diagnosis and treatment of a pinched nerve in the neck. Few people enjoy being pinched, and enduring a pinched nerve in the neck is no exception. But how can you tell if you’ve…
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May 7th, 2020
Piriformis Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment
Why Piriformis Syndrome Can Be a Real Pain in the Butt and what to do about it. Life presents all too many problems that are a “pain in the butt,” but piriformis syndrome literally shows up in this…
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April 1st, 2020
Training and Treatment Differences Between Chiropractors and Spine Doctors
Should I see a Chiropractor or Doctor for my Back Pain? Imagine this scenario: You’ve done everything you can think of to ease your back pain, including over-the-counter medications, ice and heat, and…
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March 10th, 2020
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Treating Chronic Neck Pain
Millions of people experience neck and arm pain stemming from problems with vertebral discs running down the neck, also known as the cervical spine. But when conservative treatments don’t ease the…