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Every year in the United States, more than 3 million people experience a herniated disc, also known as a bulging disc. The sharp pain can stop you in your tracks, making even simple movements like bending or walking an uncomfortable ordeal.  You can find lasting relief from back pain and...

Is chronic lower back pain slowing you down? It’s a problem for around 23% of adults across the globe, but your spine itself may not be the source — it could be your sacroiliac (SI) joints. The SI joints connect your spine to your pelvis, and they’re involved in nearly...

You have a spinal diagnosis, but do you feel confident in your treatment plan or are you left with more questions than answers? Often, the best way to gain clarity and confidence is to seek a second medical opinion.  Mark R. Grubb, MD, takes a comprehensive, patient-focused approach to spinal...

Enjoying hobbies, playing with your kids, even simply walking the dog — these everyday activities can seem nearly impossible when you’re battling chronic back pain due to a herniated disc. If traditional treatment approaches aren’t providing the lasting relief you need, lumbar fusion surgery could be the answer. At Northeast...

Your spine houses a delicate network of nerves that control sensation and movement throughout your body. When these nerves are pinched or compressed, the result can be debilitating pain, numbness, and weakness. Whether it’s the sharp, shooting pain of sciatica or numbness and tingling caused by a pinched nerve in...

Each year, up to 30 million Americans visit the doctor for treatment of spine problems, like sciatica, back pain, and spinal stenosis. You might assume the best treatment option is surgery or prescription pain medication, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Peptide therapy provides a minimally invasive alternative that works...

Living with chronic back pain is not easy. For many, it is a constant struggle – however, it does not have to define you. There are several ways to help alleviate the pain associated with chronic back pain.  Sometimes, patients without an easily identifiable source of pain are dismissed by...