Why to See a Neurosurgeon If You’re Experiencing Migraines
Headache disorders are one of the top reasons for doctors’ visits. According to WHO, these conditions affect up to three-quarters of adults in the world.Some of the most common types include tension headaches, cluster headaches, and sinus headaches. Migraines are common as well. In the United States alone, they affect more than 39 million individuals. Do you suffer from migraines? […]
What to Do If You Have Chronic Back Pain That Won’t Go Away
Eight percent of American adults experience persistent back pain. The problem extends so far, that back pain is the leading cause of work loss days. Odds are, if you’re reading this article, you or someone you know is currently experiencing back pain that won’t go away. Well, we’re here to help. And hopefully, by the end of this […]
It’s Not Going Away: 5 Pinched Nerve Symptoms You Should Watch out For
Every year, approximately 85 out of every 100,000 American adults are affected by pinched nerves. Learning to recognize common pinched nerve symptoms will help you recognize if you are of them. However, before we get into what those symptoms look like, let’s take a look at what the condition really is. What Does a Pinched or Compressed Nerve Indicate? A pinched […]
What Is Spinal Stenosis?
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints worldwide. About 80% of Americans will experience this problem at some point in their lives. The causes of back pain range from bad posture and injuries to lifelong diseases, such as arthritis. Spinal stenosis, a degenerative condition that affects anywhere between 250,000 and 500,000 Americans, may cause pain in […]
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Sciatica Stretches for Pain Relief: Do They Work?
Are you someone who suffers from sciatica pain?In fact, a recent study by Harvard University found that as many as 40% of people will experience sciatica pain in their lifetime. Although sciatica nerve pain can be excruciating, luckily, there are stretches people can do to ease their pain. But, do these stretches work? The answer is yes!So, what stretches […]
Get Loose! How to Do Lumbar Stretches to Ease Lower Back Pain
Are you someone who suffers from lower back pain?If so, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s estimated that in the US, 80% of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Lower back pain can wreak havoc on your life. Luckily, there are a lot of treatments out there that can help you alleviate your […]
Spinal Cord Injury Story
Jonathan*, a 22-year -old man from Utica, NY is playing football with some of his friends in the park. He jumps up in the air to catch the football and is hit by another player. Jonathan flips in midair and feels something pop in his neck as he lands hard on the ground. He does […]
“Tiger Woods” Surgery being performed by Dr. Nicholas Qandah at CNY Brain & Spine
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Dr. Nicholas Qandah, a board certified neurosurgeon at CNY Brain and Spine Neurosurgery in New Hartford, NY is now performing the “Tiger Woods” surgery, a minimally invasive back surgery. Also known as an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF), the procedure involves the implantation and fusion of specialized Centinel […]