Roger H. Frankel, M.D. has been named a 2022 Top Neurological Surgeon by Georgia Trend magazine. PRESS RELEASE Atlanta, Georgia – Dr. Roger H. Frankel has been named by Georgia Trend to its list of 2022 Top Doctors in the category of Neurological...
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Many of us spend hours at a desk each day. We sit for long periods of time staring at a computer screen or doing other work or school related tasks. Poor posture and slouching can weaken the muscles in the back and eventually cause...
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People who spend hours working at their computer often complain of back pain. This can lead to a drop in productivity at work and accounts for many employee sick days taken. Back or neck pain related to computer use commonly results...
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Sleeping should allow the body to rest and recover from daily activities. It should be restorative for our health. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen as it should. Depending on our sleep position, the type of pillow we...
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Sciatica is a painful condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed. Sciatic pain can start in the low back and buttocks and travel down the leg to the foot. Usually only one leg is affected. The...
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Low back pain can affect people of all ages. The pain may be the result of a strain or sprain to the muscles of the low back due to bending, improper lifting, or a sports related injury. The pain may be severe or even temporarily...
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One of the first things that will be performed when a patient sees a neurosurgeon is a neurological examination. This evaluation of the nervous system is done in the physician’s office and does not require any special preparation by the...
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A neurological examination checks for disorders of the central nervous system, which is composed of the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves that come from them. This is one of the first things a neurosurgeon will perform when evaluating...
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Many back and neck problems are the result of issues with the bones, discs, or pressure on the nerves. This may cause the patient to feel pain, numbness or lack of sensation, tingling, reduction in mobility, and loss of strength. ...
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Atlanta Brain and Spine Care announces Dr. Joshua Wewel has received Board Certification from the American Board of Neurological Surgery. PRESS RELEASE Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta Brain and Spine Care is pleased to announce that Dr. Joshua T. Wewel...
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Many spinal problems become worse with age. They may be the result of wear and tear over the years, osteoarthritis, or injury or trauma to the spine. Cervical stenosis is a fairly common cause of neck pain for patients over the age of 50. ...
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Most of us would prefer to avoid surgery, when possible. However, sometimes surgery is the recommended procedure for correcting a medical issue. Surgery may be the best choice when beneficial outcomes outweigh any risks. All...
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