A pinched nerve in the neck may be the source of significant pain in the shoulder. The pain may even radiate down the arm and cause muscle weakness, as well as tingling and numbness in the hands and fingers. This painful condition is...
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The human body is not made to absorb the impact of a motor vehicle accident. The violent motion that occurs during an accident can affect all areas of the spine as well as surrounding nerves, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. In...
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The core muscles support the weight of the entire body. Some studies have shown that strengthening the core and back muscles can help reduce back pain. Strong core muscles can also increase stability and improve flexibility. ...
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Intervertebral discs support the movements of the spine. The discs are the spongy pads that separate the spinal bones, or vertebrae. They act as shock absorbers to cushion the spine and prevent the vertebrae from grinding against one...
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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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