25
Jun
Back Spasms: What They Mean and How to Handle Them
Whether it's your first time encountering a back spasm or you’ve had multiple occurrences, you know they can be incredibly inconvenient, painful and frightening. But fret not — we have plenty of tips for keeping your back spasms at bay. Learn about symptoms...
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25
Jun
Dysmenorrhea: What It Is and How to Treat It
A woman’s body experiences various changes every month as it goes through each stage of the menstrual cycle. If you feel back pain during your period, you could be dealing with dysmenorrhea. What Is Dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is a medical term used to describe pain associate...
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25
Jun
What Are Cerebrovascular Diseases?
Cerebrovascular diseases are various conditions that affect the blood vessels that run to and from the brain. These diseases occur when an innate or newly formed blockage prevents oxygen from reaching brain cells. Cerebrovascular diseases can cause brain damage, so emergency...
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25
Jun
Metastatic Cancer of the Spine
Metastatic spinal cancer occurs when cancer from another part of the body spreads to the spine. The formation of a tumor in the spine can cause back pain and inhibit the nervous system’s function. Treatments for metastatic spinal vary with the size, location and type of tumor...
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25
Jun
What Are Cerebrovascular Diseases?
The term “cerebrovascular” can be broken down into two parts — “cerebro,” referring to the brain, and “vascular,” referring to blood vessels such as veins and arteries. The word describes the blood flow in the brain. In a healthy environment, blood will pump from the heart to...
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25
Jun
What Is a Metastatic Spine Tumor?
A metastatic spine tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue that appears in the spine or the spinal cord. These can occur when cancer from another part of the body metastasizes or spreads to the spinal cord. For this reason, metastatic spine tumors are also known as secondary sp...
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25
Jun
Neurology vs. Neurosurgery
People often think of neurologists and neurosurgeons as the same type of doctor. However, this isn’t the case. While both specialize in diseases and treatments of the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, they are distinct practices. Learn more about th...
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25
Jun
The Art of Microneurosurgery
First introduced in the 1950s and 1960s, microneurosurgery transformed the ability to diagnose and treat brain, spine and peripheral nerve conditions. As technology continues to advance, so does the precision of surgery. At New York Spine Institute, our services have expanded...
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25
Jun
The 3 Types of Scoliosis
The importance of the spine is well-understood by most. It supports your weight, enables movement and maintains nerve function throughout your body. Less known is the importance of your spine’s curvature. Your spine should be straight up and down with a gentle “S” curve from top...
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25
Jun
How Is Scoliosis Treated?
Scoliosis can be a challenging condition for children and teens because it can affect appearance and cause discomfort. The good news is that today there are treatment options designed to slow its progression and help young patients get back to participating in activities. Wh...
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