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If you’ve ever moved your neck or turned your head and heard a loud “pop!” or cracking noise, you’re not alone. Many people experience this phenomenon when moving their neck naturally, or intentionally to cause the popping or cracking. In this post, we’ll be answering what is actually happening when this popping or cracking occurs. […]

A herniated disc may end up causing severe pain, numbness, and possibly weakness over time. For some individuals, these symptoms of a herniated disc may end up lingering for far longer than expected. If you’ve been experiencing painful symptoms from a herniated disc for longer than a year, there are steps you can take to […]

Your Nerves Are What You Eat, Why That’s Good News? If you happen to be struggling with nerve pain, tingling, burning, or weakness in your extremities for an extended period of time, you’ve most likely attempted to resolve your condition with mediations, stretches, and possibly even injections, With this being said, there is another possible […]

When patients think of spinal compression issues, they’ll often associate spinal compression with back pain, neck pain, numbness and tingling in the arms and legs, but they won’t typically realize it can also affect vision. Here at Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants, we help patients further understand the complex connections between spine health and the rest […]

Labor Day weekend is the send-off to summer. It’s a time for BBQs, family gatherings, end of season yardwork, and festivities. While it’s certainly a celebration and holiday for rest, relaxation, and enjoyment, many individuals will end up straining their neck, back, or spine during said activities. Here at Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants, we encourage […]

Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Ignore That Summer Sports Injury Summer is the season for any and all outdoor activities. Whether it’s weekend hiking or neighborhood pickleball games. With these longer days and additional opportunities to move and enjoy the great weather, it’s ultimately no surprise summer is also the time when sports-related injuries are much […]

As the new school year begins, families will often focus on purchasing supplies, organizing schedules, and properly preparing for academic challenges ahead. One area that should be focused on, and is often overlooked, is neck, back, and spine health of students. Whether your child is starting elementary school or heading off to university, their everyday […]

Summer is a time to enjoy the sunshine, outdoor activities, and long-awaited vacations, but it’s also a season when back injuries can be much more common. Whether you’re awkwardly lifting heavy luggage, gardening, or attempting to keep up with the kids, back pain may sneak up on you fast and possibly linger for weeks or […]