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Plain answers about back and neck pain.
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Plain answers about back and neck pain.
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Recovery After Disc Replacement: What to Expect
Most patients walk within hours and many return to light office work in one to two weeks. Here is a typical recovery timeline after artificial disc replacement.
· 2 min read
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What are the primary symptoms of an osteoporotic compression fracture?
Sudden back pain that eases when you lie down, a loss of height or a curved posture can all point to a spinal compression fracture. Learn the warning signs.
· 2 min read
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Can a spinal compression fracture heal without surgery?
Most osteoporotic compression fractures heal with bracing, activity changes, therapy and treatment of the bone loss. Here is when a procedure may be needed.
· 2 min read
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What causes cervical radiculopathy, and can it be treated without surgery?
A pinched nerve in the neck is usually caused by wear and tear, and most people improve within 6 to 12 weeks without an operation. Here is what helps.
· 3 min read
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When is surgery necessary for a pinched nerve in the neck?
Surgery is considered when there is muscle weakness, severe numbness or pain that does not improve after 6 to 12 weeks of care. Here are the warning signs.
· 3 min readArticles
When Should You See an Orthopedic Surgeon in Long Beach?
Instability, shooting pain, night pain or trouble bearing weight are red flags. Here is how to tell everyday aches from problems that need a specialist.
· 3 min readProcedures
Relief from sciatica: microdiscectomy for a herniated disc in Bixby Knolls
When a herniated disc presses on a nerve root, a small outpatient procedure can bring relief the same day. Here is how microdiscectomy works and who it helps.
· 5 min readConditions
Burning pain shooting down your leg? Sciatica treatment in Long Beach
Sciatica has many causes and most of them do not need surgery. Learn the warning signs, what to try first, and when to see a spine specialist.
· 4 min readDecisions
Disc replacement or fusion? How we decide together
Both procedures relieve pain, but they change how your spine moves in different ways. A guide to the questions we walk through before choosing.
· 6 min read
Why choose us
Surgery is a last resort. Getting you back is the goal.
Most patients we see never need an operation. When they do, they get the least invasive one that will work.
Expertise & leadership
Board-certified and fellowship-trained at Harvard, with extensive experience treating complex spinal disorders. Leads the Spine Center at MemorialCare Long Beach.
Conservative first, advanced when needed
Therapy, medication and targeted treatment come first. When surgery is the answer, minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques mean smaller incisions, less pain and a faster return to life.
Patient-centered care
Evidence-based decisions made together with you. Every plan starts with listening, and surgery is only recommended when it is the right answer.