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Should You See an Orthopedic Surgeon or Sports Medicine Doctor?

Many patients with joint pain, sports injuries, or chronic orthopedic problems are not sure where to start. Should you see an orthopedic surgeon, a sports medicine doctor, or another type of...

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Why Back Pain Sometimes Radiates Into the Hip

Many people feel pain near the hip and assume the problem must be inside the hip joint. That is understandable, but the body is not always that straightforward. Problems in the lower back can...

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Cervical Disc Replacement: A Complete Guide to Surgery for Neck Pain

Chronic neck pain from a damaged cervical disc can quietly take over your life. You may struggle to focus at work, lose sleep at night, or feel shooting pain when you turn your head. At DISC, our...

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8 Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc: From Physical Therapy to Surgery

In this article, we'll take a high-level look at the types of treatments available for patients suffering from disc herniations. The headline is this: many patients do not need surgery. There are...

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Lumbar Disc Replacement Surgery: What You Need To Know

Living with relentless lower back pain can touch every part of your life—how you work, sleep, move, and even how you show up for the people you love. Lumbar disc replacement is designed to change...

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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 can turn simple activities like walking, sitting, or sleeping into...

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Golfing and Back Pain: How to Avoid Injury and Improve Performance

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

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From Pain to Recovery: Understanding Lumbar Fusion

When lower back pain becomes chronic and non-surgical treatments no longer bring relief, lumbar fusion may be an effective solution. As one of the most common and successful spine surgeries performed...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Shoulder Health

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...

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Spinal Tumors and Complex Spine Surgery

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...

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Understanding Tethered Cord Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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....

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Surgery-Free Solutions for Lasting Back Relief

When you hear the words “spine surgery,” it’s natural to assume it’s the next step after a diagnosis of back pain or a spinal condition. But according to Brandon Hirsch, MD, spine spine surgeon at...