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Is Sitting or Standing Better for People with Degenerative Disc Disease?

Degenerative disc disease is a common condition and a frequent diagnosis for chronic back pain. It is the form of osteoarthritis that results in the thinning and general breakdown of the cushiony discs between the bones of the spine. There may be several symptoms associated with degenerative disc disease. A common one is the difficulty […]

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Does Your Back Pain Keep Coming Back? This May be Why.

When a health condition develops and requires treatment, it is natural to want resolution quickly and permanently. This doesn’t always happen, as much as we’d like it to. Often, people think they have dealt with a painful problem like back pain only to experience a flare-up in the future (sometimes frequent flare-ups). If you’ve found

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What a Pain in the Neck! When It Might be Time to Consult with a Spinal Surgeon.

The neck is the part of the spine that is made up of 7 cervical vertebrae. These small bony structures carry a lot of weight. Literally; the head weighs about 10 pounds and is supported primarily by the cervical spine. Due to the constant strain of daily motion, this part of the spine is susceptible

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What Back Surgery Can Do Compared to More Conservative Approaches

When back pain persists for several weeks or months, the question about surgery will inevitably arise. Preconceived notions about what surgery may be like and how it may impact life and mobility in the future can make it difficult to navigate the various treatment options available. Sometimes, a patient’s predicted outcomes lead them to instinctively

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Todd Albert, M.D., Perspective And Irrepressible Optimism

Dr. Albert was recently featured on Orthopedics This Week regarding his perspective and irrepressible optimism. Read the article here

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When Sitting Causes Back Pain

We usually wish to sit down after we have had a long day or to give our tired body some rest. The act of sitting is something that, for many people, isn’t as pleasant as it ought to be. Sometimes, sitting can either cause or worsen back pain. This is not a normal occurrence. It

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When Leg Pain Requires Immediate Attention

Most people experience leg pain now and then. Often, the cause of leg pain originates in the back. Occasional pain that results from a long day of standing or heavy work can usually be resolved with rest and an ice pack. However, there is a time when leg pain needs immediate medical intervention. It is

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Spinal Fusion Surgery Details You Want to Know

Spinal fusion is a common surgical procedure that Dr. Albert performs regularly. Often, fusions are performed on the lumbar spine. This spinal segment, ranging from L1 to L5, is susceptible to injury because it bears a fair amount of the body’s overall weight. The lumbar spine is involved in support as well as the range

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Pain and Sleep: It’s a Chicken-or-the-Egg Situation

You may remember a parent or grandparent expressing an old adage about a chicken and an egg. It was the proverbial conundrum that no one seemed to be able to confirm for sure: which came first, the chicken or the egg? Ultimately, it doesn’t really matter. However, this question does provide bearings for some of

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The Anatomy of Back Pain

We might think of our back and spine as important to our active physical function. However, everything that we do, from walking to sitting and even lying down, relies on a functional spine. This may be one of the reasons why up to 80% of people develop back pain at some point; the spine is

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