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Can Sciatica Cause Foot Pain? Yes, sciatica can cause foot pain. The sciatic nerve runs from your lower back all the way down to your foot, so when one of its nerve roots is pinched or irritated in the lumbar spine, you may feel burning, tingling, numbness, or weakness in your foot, sometimes with little […]

Reasons to See a Neurosurgeon for Migraines Most migraines are diagnosed and managed by a primary care provider or neurologist. However, you’ll want to see a neurosurgeon when your headaches point to a structural cause, such as a Chiari malformation, elevated pressure inside the skull, a tumor, or a problem in the upper cervical spine, […]

Tender Spot on Spine When Pressed: What to Do? A tender spot on your spine when pressed is most often caused by a strained muscle, an irritated ligament, or an inflamed joint, and it usually improves within a few weeks with rest, ice or heat, and gentle movement. However, tenderness directly on the bone, especially […]

Mind & Body Spine Health Does Stress Cause Nerve Pain? The connection is real, and it runs deeper than most people expect. Here is how chronic stress talks to your nerves, and how to tell when something more is going on. July 1, 2026 9 min read NSC Medical Team In This Article 01 The […]

Everyday Spine Health The Best & Worst Shoes for Spine Health Your back’s day starts at your feet. A spine specialist’s ranking of the footwear that protects your spine, the pairs quietly working against it, and how to keep the heels without paying for them. June 15, 2026 9 min read NSC Medical Team In […]

Pain & Symptom Guides Left Upper Back Pain: What May Be Causing It? Most of the time it’s a muscle. Occasionally it’s something that deserves same-day attention. Here is how to read the difference, from the specialists who see both. June 10, 2026 9 min read NSC Medical Team In This Article 01 Why the […]

Spine Conditions Explained What Are the Stages of Degenerative Disc Disease? A stage-by-stage guide to how spinal discs wear down over time, what you’ll feel at each point, and why the last stage holds a surprise most patients never see coming. June 5, 2026 10 min read NSC Medical Team In This Article 01 A […]

Sleep & Spine Health Should You Sleep in Separate Bedsfor Better Neck, Back, & Spine Health? A spine specialist’s take on the “sleep divorce” trend, and whether your partner might be part of your neck and back pain. June 1, 2026 9 min read NSC Medical Team In This Article 01 The “Sleep Divorce” Trend […]