Debunking Myths About Spine Surgeries

It’s normal to be nervous about having surgery, but spine surgeries often evoke fear and anxiety due to many myths and misconceptions that have circulated. These myths can deter patients from seeking...

You get out of bed and feel a stinging pain. You bend down and there’s a pinching sensation. You stand up after a long day of sitting in an office chair, and the soreness hits you. Lower back pain...

This summer has been an exciting time for DISC Sports & Spine Center, as our expert surgeons have weighed in on a variety of health and wellness topics for stories in SELF, HuffPost and more. At...

Back or neck pain can significantly impact your quality of life, and understanding when to seek professional help is essential for effective treatment and recovery. Symptoms like pain, numbness or...

Dr. Brett Shore was featured in Shape and Prevention, two popular lifestyle and wellness publications. His expertise and authority in orthopedics shine through in both of the appearances:

Spinal cord stimulators (SCS) are a specific type of neurostimulator, a medical device designed to modulate neural activity by delivering electrical impulses to specific parts of the nervous system....

Golf is a very physically demanding sport, and back pain is a common complaint among golfers, stemming from the repetitive motion of swinging a club coupled with poor posture and technique. However,...

Artificial disc replacement (ADR) is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a damaged intervertebral disc in the spine with an artificial disc. This procedure is typically considered for...

Dr. Leia Rispoli was featured in Verywell Health and PopSugar, two high-traffic health and wellness websites. In both appearances, Dr. Rispoli provided the same level of expertise and experience to...

Playing sports is a great way to maintain physical fitness in a fun and challenging environment, build and maintain teamwork skills, and enjoy healthy competition. However, all sports come with the...

A lumbar herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc or ruptured disc, is a common spinal condition where the nucleus pulposus, an inner gel-like material, of an intervertebral disc protrudes...

Tethered spinal cord syndrome (TSCS) is a neurological disorder characterized by an abnormal attachment of the spinal cord to surrounding tissues, typically at the base of the spine. This abnormal...