When multiple discs in your spine show signs of degeneration, the diagnosis can feel overwhelming—but understanding your treatment options shouldn't be. Multilevel degenerative disc disease means...
Your shoulders do a lot more work than you may realize. From lifting groceries and reaching overhead to powering your golf swing or tennis serve, these complex joints are responsible for a wide range...
The spine is one of the body’s most vital and intricate structures, protecting the spinal cord while providing strength, mobility and stability. When a spinal tumor develops, whether benign or...
In this New York Times feature, Dr. William Workman, orthopedic surgeon at DISC Sports & Spine Center (Walnut Creek), shares expert insight on how strategic speed work can enhance performance, build...
Food Network recently featured Dr. Kristopher Downing, orthopedic hand surgeon at DISC Sports & Spine Center, in an expert piece on how to safely cut avocados — and why a common kitchen habit could...
In recent years, advancements in surgical techniques and perioperative care have transformed the landscape of spine surgery. A recent study, led by Dr. Steven Girdler, explores the safety, efficacy,...
Country music icon Tim McGraw publicly thanked his surgical team, including DISC Sports & Spine Center physicians James B. Chen, MD and Dr. Rose, for helping him overcome years of debilitating back...
It's been an exciting month for DISC Sports & Spine Center, as our expert surgeons have weighed in on a variety of health and wellness topics for stories in Forbes and Parade. DISC’s world-class...
At DISC Sports & Spine Center, our multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons and spine specialists treats a wide range of spinal disorders, from common back pain to complex neurological conditions....
October is off to a strong start for DISC Sports & Spine Center, as our expert surgeons have weighed in on a variety of health and wellness topics for stories in Everyday Health, WellnessPulse and ...
When most people think of spine treatment, surgery often comes to mind first. But in reality, not every case of back or neck pain requires an operation. For many patients, less invasive pain...
The Los Angeles Times recently featured a groundbreaking study led by fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at DISC Surgery Center, Steven Girdler, MD. The article spotlighted how this study...
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