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Dr. Alok Sharan
March 28, 2024

Opioid-Free Spine Surgery: Embracing a New Era

Back Muscle Spasms and Awake Spinal Fusion Surgery
October 5, 2022

Back Muscle Spasms and Awake Spinal Fusion Surgery

You’ve got a back spasm. It’s either light, in the middle, or pretty bad. What’s that telling you about your body and your habits? And...
Meal Plan Recovery After Having Safe Back Surgery
October 2, 2022

Meal Plan Recovery After Having Safe Back Surgery

Whenever you’re back home and can eat a regular diet after having safe back surgery, you should know that consuming more high-quality foods will help...
Your Spine During Colder Weather: The Science Behind Pain
September 25, 2022

Your Spine During Colder Weather: The Science Behind Pain

Fall and winter are full of fun things: beautiful weather, escape from the heat, winter sports, snow, holidays, and more. But for people with chronic...
To Understand Your Back Pain, Understand Your Spine
September 20, 2022

To Understand Your Back Pain, Understand Your Spine

To understand more about the anatomy of your back, who gets back pain, the types of back pain, symptoms, and causes, you need to understand...
Qualities to Look for in a Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon
September 15, 2022

Qualities to Look for in a Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon

You can live a pain-free and active life by carefully researching each spine surgeon in your considered set of options and choosing the best one...
Degenerative Disk Disease: What is it, and What are Your Options?
September 10, 2022

Degenerative Disk Disease: What is it, and What are Your Options?

You get degenerative disk disease when your spine’s disks change naturally and cause pain. A spinal disk is like a shock absorber between your vertebrae,...
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