There are plenty of common names for a herniated disc, including slipped, ruptured, torn, bulging, and leaking. Despite the somewhat violent names, a herniated disc isn’t always a medical problem. You can have one without any observable symptoms before the disc itself heals. Due to the tight structure of your spine, though, any injury that [...]
If you’ve suffered back pain recently, you have plenty of company. About 65 million Americans share your plight. One-quarter of them had chronic conditions that kept them from living a normal life. The good news is that most back pain issues resolve in a matter of weeks with rest and modest care. Staying pain-free, though, [...]
As the main support for your head and abdomen, the spine plays a complex role. As well as support, it’s capable of a wide range of motion with remarkable strength and flexibility, all the while protecting the spinal cord. A remarkable example of bioengineering, the spine endures many demands, usually with ease, though occasional setbacks [...]
Sciatica is common, affecting up to 40% of the American population. It’s the common name for the medical condition called lumbar radiculopathy and its symptoms can range from mild to disabling. The good news is that most cases resolve themselves with time and rest, though there are some instances that require major medical intervention. Knowing [...]
The first evidence of back surgery was found in Egyptian mummies dating back to 3,000 B.C., and Hippocrates described spine issues, including sciatica and scoliosis, more than two millennia after that. There’s a long history of medical knowledge about the spine. As medical science advanced, we learned more about how the spine and spinal cord [...]
Nearly 300,000 Americans suffer from some form of pinched nerve every year, with the problem favoring those over 50. Since muscles control touch, movement and automatic functions, signal interruptions due to nerve compression can have far-reaching effects on your health. When you experience the warning signs, it’s time to visit a pinched nerve specialist like [...]
About 1.4 million Americans suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) every year. Many of them will have a neurosurgeon as part of their treatment team, even if they never undergo a surgical procedure for their injury. While neurosurgeons are the go-to medical practitioners for brain issues, it’s only part of their responsibilities, which also include [...]
Having good posture when you sit and stand isn’t just about looking good. Your body is built around your spine, which works best when it’s in the position that nature intended. The S shape of the spine permits tremendous range of motion with strength and support for your entire musculoskeletal system. When you suffer neck [...]
Your body is a precisely balanced biomechanical machine, well-suited to a wide range of movement and activities. And it relies on that wide range of movements and activities to stay healthy. It can handle occasional sessions of unusual postures, but when you’re forced to hold these for hours on end, problems start to happen. Anytime [...]
Epileptic seizures aren’t the same for every patient. They can vary in severity, symptoms, and duration, and so the disruption caused by them also varies widely. Treatment approaches include control through medication or neurosurgery, which is often successful at stopping seizures altogether. Atlas Neurosurgery and Spine Center is your go-to provider for neurosurgical consultation for [...]
