What is lumbar instability?   When the spine loses its ability to maintain its verteb... [more]

What is spinal stenosis?   Any narrowing of the area normally occupied by nerves i... [more]

What is the treatment for spinal stenosis?   Short term improvement can be achieved with physical th... [more]

My doctor told me that I have arthritis of my spine and that I should learn to live with the pain. Is this true?   Not necessarily. A full evaluation by a spinal surgeon ... [more]

When is surgery necessary for patients with spine problems?   When conservative measures have not relieved the pain a... [more]

What is a laminectomy?    Laminectomy means removing the lamina or the roof of th... [more]

My spinal specialist said I need a fusion. Is that true?    Spinal fusions eliminate motion in painful spinal joint... [more]

If I have a fusion, does that mean I will never be able to bend?    For patients who have one or two levels fused, they may... [more]