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Myths Regarding Spine Surgeons Myth: If You Visit a Spine Surgeon, You’ll End Up Having Spine Surgery Fact: There is so much context missing in this statement. The fact is, spine surgeons, especially the neurosurgery team at NSC, is uniquely qualified to accurately diagnose and treat the source of spine pain. Patients work with our neurosurgery […]

Second Opinion for Spine Surgery: How We Can Help A second opinion for spine surgery can be the difference between desirable outcomes and undesirable outcomes. In this post, we’ll be discussing the various benefits of choosing to request a second opinion for spine surgery and why everyone should feel comfortable doing so. Benefits of a […]

Pros & Cons of Steroid Injections for Back Pain Steroid injections for back pain can be a great way to manage your condition while we figure out what the root cause of the issue happens to be. In this post, we’ll be going over the various positives and negatives of steroid injections for back pain […]

What Can I Do for Sciatica Pain? “What can I do for my sciatica pain?”. You may be asking yourself this question each and every day your sciatica flares up. In this post, we’ll be discussing the various ways we can help treat your sciatica condition, and also help you best manage your sciatica via […]

Scoliosis Therapy in San Antonio Scoliosis therapy in San Antonio is one of the best first steps to take when considering treatment options for your scoliosis condition. Here at Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants, we always place a strong emphasis on your desired positive outcomes and how we can help you achieve those goals in a […]

Is Sleeping On the Floor Good for Your Back? This question is often asked, as sleeping on the floor is commonly recommended to many individuals to try out if they’re experiencing back pain. In this post, we’ll be discussing the various benefits of sleeping on the floor, how to best sleep on the floor if […]

Can Dehydration Cause Back Pain? Dehydration is one of the leading causes of health issues worldwide. Everything from muscle cramps, to heart issues, to chronic fatigue can be the result of dehydration. Many studies indicate dehydration can cause back pain, especially if you have preexisting conditions which are likely to be inflamed from said dehydration. […]

Is Coffee Contributing to Your Back Pain? Is your favorite morning beverage, coffee, possibly contributing to your back pain? In this post, we’ll be discussing how coffee may be exacerbating your pre-existing back pain symptoms, or how coffee may be causing your muscles to twitch and tighten due to its diuretic effects. Read on to […]