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Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants is proud to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a featured story from News4 San Antonio, showcasing Dr. Gerardo Zavala, Sr. and Dr. Gerardo Zavala, II and how they’re making a difference in their community of San Antonio, Texas.

Limited Range of Motion: What May Be Going On? If you’re experiencing a limited drainage of motion, it may be time to have your condition checked out. In this post, we’ll be discussing the various reasons one may be experiencing a limited range of motion and how we can help relieve your pain, discomfort, and […]

Spinal injections are a great way to temporarily relieve pain and discomfort in  patients who are experiencing neck, back, or spine pain. Spinal injections help reduce pain, reduce inflammation, and may end up resolving your pain in some scenarios; as you’re then able to regain strength and stamina through exercise-based approaches such as physical therapy, […]

Disabling Lower Back Pain: What to Do? Lower back pain is quite common among many individuals. It can range from being a simple nuisance which pops up from time to time, to a debilitating condition which is truly disabling. In this post, we’ll be going over the various causes of disabling back pain, pain management […]

What Causes Scoliosis in Adults? Adult scoliosis is something you may  have not thought of until you’ve encountered it yourself or someone close to you has been diagnosed with it as well. Scoliosis is when there’s an abnormal curvature of the spine, often associated with adolescence. For this reason, it’s rarer to see adults develop […]

Why is Summer Great for Spine Health? Summer is a great season for many reasons. The sun is out, people are having fun doing their favorite activities, the food is great, etc… So why is summer great for spine health? We’re glad you asked. Between the vacations, the relaxation, and the physical activity one can […]

Sleeping Positions After Surgery: Our Guide to Restful Recovery Recovering from a surgery is difficult on the body, yet it’s especially challenging when you can’t find the right position to sleep to promote said recovery. In this post, we’ll be focusing on the best sleeping positions one can try during their post-surgery recovery. Sleeping enough […]

Back pain is one of the most common issues people face in their day to day lives. This condition can cause a great deal of pain, frustration, and stress to one’s life. You’ve most likely contemplated having back surgery, but when should you consider back surgery and when should you avoid back surgery? In this […]