There is as much art as there is science to it and no 100% guarantees
Posted on August 08, 2017 | by Neel Anand, MD in Spine Surgery Advice
John F. Kennedy had chronic back pain throughout much of his life, sources say. It was reportedly so debilitating that some historians believe the back brace he wore daily to combat it may have contributed to his death.
Tiger Woods has once again found himself in the “injury bunker” after another recent back surgery; his 4th in just over 3 years.
Posted on May 15, 2017 | by Neel Anand, MD in Spine Surgery Advice
If you’re one of the millions of people following professional golf champion Tiger Woods throughout his career, you already know that he has once again found himself in the “injury bunker” after an
Posted on February 27, 2017 | by Neel Anand, MD in Spine Surgery Advice
For one reason or another, the public has been conditioned to see consideration of spine surgery as an “easy way out” of back pain. It's not according to Neel Anand, MD, a well-known spine surgeon.
Expectations vs. Reality in Spine Surgery Recovery
Posted on October 10, 2016 | by Neel Anand, MD in Spine Surgery Advice
After undergoing microdiscectomy surgery to repair a herniated disc in July of 2016, JJ Watt suffered a season-ending setback when he reinjured his back last month after playing just three games to
Posted on August 28, 2016 | by Neel Anand, MD in Spine Surgery Advice
As NFL star JJ Watt, recovers from surgery to repair a herniated disc, a spine specialist explains what's involved in this minimally invasive procedure for a common back problem.
Posted on August 01, 2016 | by Neel Anand, MD in Spine Surgery Advice
I had a follow-up appointment with a patient recently, who is convinced that part of the reason her spine surgery recovery progressed more quickly than she anticipated is that I added aquatic or hydrotherapy to her physical therapy regimen.
MLB third baseman David Wright undergoes surgery for herniated cervical disc
Posted on July 01, 2016 | by Neel Anand, MD in Spine Surgery Advice
New York Mets' third baseman David Wright elected to undergo neck surgery to repair a herniated disc. There has been a buzzing discussion on the impact of such a decision on Wright himself, the team, and the season.
Posted on June 08, 2016 | by Neel Anand, MD in Spine Surgery Advice
To make it as a spine surgeon, you must have a true passion for this field of medicine. It is a great field, but it isn’t enough to just be good at it. You must love it.
Yoga can offer gentle exercise as a way to get movement back into your life. Yoga benefits, how to find a licensed yoga instructor and poses to avoid if you have a spinal problem.