When people hear the words degenerative discs and neck many become concerned. But just how high should the level of concern be? The answer to this really is dependent upon three things…pain, motion, and function. Let start at the beginning with just what is/are...
As the body ages, natural changes occur. We find wrinkles, develop gray hairs, shrink in height, and joints change as well. This change DOES NOT necessarily mean anything bad or must be associated with pain. Although listen to a vast majority of doctors and you may...
Many of the patients who come to see me with spine (neck or back) problems in particular already had imaging. Most if not all come in saying "I have arthritis" or "I have degenerative or bulging/herniated discs". Yes, well so do 50-70% of people over age 40 who DO NOT...