Pinched Nerve in the Lower Back: Symptoms, Red Flags and Treatment Options
Learn the symptoms, red-flag warning signs and treatment options for a pinched nerve in your lower back, from conservative care to surgery.
When Is Spinal Fusion Necessary? A Surgeon’s Honest Answer
Find out what spinal fusion is, when spinal fusion is truly needed, when to question it, and what happens during a second opinion visit with a spine surgeon.
Ridgewood Orthopedic Care in NJ: A Bergen County Patient’s Guide to Spine and Joint Specialists
Choosing a spine or joint specialist in Bergen County? How to pick the right specialist, compare credentials, and learn what to expect in appointments.
Scoliosis, Kyphosis or Lordosis: How to Tell These Spinal Curves Apart
Learn how scoliosis, kyphosis and lordosis differ by curve direction, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for spinal curvature disorders.
Can Sciatica Cause Groin Pain? When the Pain Refers Forward
Wondering if sciatica can cause groin pain? True sciatica rarely does, so learn which upper lumbar nerves refer pain to the groin and when to see a doctor.
Convex Dextroscoliosis: What the Term Means on Your Imaging Report
Have you seen convex dextroscoliosis on your imaging? Learn what it means, how doctors measure the curve and when monitoring or treatment may help.