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Why You Should Insist on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

If you’re like most people, when you hear the word “surgery,” you probably envision the surgeon using a scalpel to make a long incision in order to access your internal organs and tissues. This is...

FAQ

Learn More About DISC and How We Support You

We pride ourselves on helping patients get back to a healthy and active lifestyle. We start with patient education, because we know that someone who knows what to expect before, during and after...

Patient Education

When to Consider Sciatica Surgery?

Sciatica pain is no joke. Originating in your lower back, it can radiate down your hips, buttocks, legs, and even into your feet. It’s estimated that about 40 percent of people will experience...

Patient Education

Answering Your Questions About Recovering from Spine Surgery

At DISC Sports & Spine Center, we know that at the top of our patients’ minds is what to expect after the surgery happens. How quickly will you get back on your feet? How long before you can resume...

Patient Education

Do Alternative Treatments for Spine Care Really Work?

Americans are increasingly turning to complementary and alternative medicine when it comes to treating chronic pain and disease. If you’ve been suffering from ongoing neck or back pain, you may have...

FAQ

Your FAQs About Spine Surgery: Answered!

At DISC Sports & Spine Center, our patients often have a lot of questions, especially when it comes to details of their surgery. We know that the more informed they are beforehand about what to...

News

Meet The Doctor Series: Meet Dr. Khalil

Dr. Amer Khalil is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurological spine surgeon at DISC Sports & Spine Center, specializing in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery. Dr. Khalil’s patients...

News

DISC Sports & Spine Center is the Title Sponsor of The 2019 Governor’s Cup in Newport Beach

(Image courtesy of Tom Walker, Sail-World)

For sailors and sailing enthusiasts who aren’t familiar with the Governor’s Cup, you are in for a special treat from July 15-20. The GovCup, as it is...

Spine

When is Time to Have Surgery for Stenosis?

Spinal stenosis is a condition I encounter frequently in my practice as a spine surgeon. I sometimes see patients who have recently developed symptoms, such as leg pain while walking, and are coming...

Patient Education

Is Cervical Spinal Stenosis Causing my Chronic Back Pain?

At DISC Sports and Spine Center, we recognize that determining the source of your back pain is essential to starting the right treatment plan. But with so many possible causes, you may not be sure...

Patient Education

The Top FAQs Answered About Spine Care

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, approximately 80 percent of adults will experience lower back pain during the course of their lives. Back pain is also a...

Herniated Discs

Understanding a Lumbar Disc Herniation and Steps to Recovery

Herniated discs are quite common, especially in the lumbar spine (lower back). When patients with herniated discs come to see me, they are often in quite a bit of pain and anxious to start feeling...