Sciatica is a term used to refer to nerve pain that originates in the lower back and is felt through the buttock, down the back of the thigh, and into the calf. Sciatic pain radiates along the path of…
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March 30th, 2022
Dr. Kaixuan Liu discusses Sciatica, its causes, treatments, and preventative measures.
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January 25th, 2022
Dr. Kaliq Chang Explains Reasons for Neck Pain and Offers Treatment Tips
What Causes Neck Pain and How It Can Be Treated What a pain in the neck! We rely on that well-worn phrase to describe any number of nuisances, but its literal meaning, an actual pain in our neck, can…
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November 2nd, 2021
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Dr. Praveen Kadimcherla with Atlantic Spine Center on treatment tips for spinal stenosis
The signs can start gradually and worsen over time, including pain or cramping in your legs, numbness or weakness in your hands or feet, and problems with balance. What might be causing such…
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August 27th, 2021
Dr. Kaixuan Liu with his Tips on Protecting Your Back When Carrying Extra Weight
Obesity and its Effects on the Spine More than twenty years ago, federal health officials warned that a growing obesity epidemic was threatening the health of millions of Americans. Since then, the…
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May 20th, 2021
Zap Lingering Back & Neck Pain with Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
Hope for relief may seem elusive when chronic back or neck pain does not respond to conservative measures such as medication or physical therapy. But an increasingly popular, minimally invasive…
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March 4th, 2021
The Spine is Susceptible to Herniated Discs
Backache? Crick or numbness in the neck? It could be a herniated spinal disc which is “a common problem and one we likely share with other animals, including the dinosaurs,” according to renowned…
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January 20th, 2021
Why Physical Therapy Can Help Spine Pain
You have tried simple measures to relieve your spine problems, like over-the-counter medications, applying heat or ice, and rest. But have you tried physical therapy? If your doctor suggests this very…
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September 28th, 2020
What Are Spinal Bone Spurs and What Can Be Done About Them?
It’s ironic that spinal bone spurs are the body’s attempt to heal itself by adding extra bone to a damaged area in the neck or back. But the bony growths themselves can cause suffering, according to…
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August 14th, 2019
Spinal Bone Spur Removal and Recovery Time – What you Should Know
Dr. Kaixuan Liu with Atlantic Spine Center discusses bone spurs, how they're removed and what to expect during recovery. Bone spurs can develop in several parts of the body, but when they grow on the…
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July 25th, 2019
Cancer of the Spine is Rare - What to Know and What to Do.
Persistent back pain can be alarming for many reasons, but it seldom signals the serious diagnosis of cancer of the spine, according to Kaixuan Liu, MD, PhD, founder and Medical Director of Atlantic…
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June 26th, 2019
How Foraminal Stenosis is Diagnosed and Treated
Chronic back pain sufferers are certain of only one thing: that their back really hurts and keeps on hurting. But they may not know about a condition called “foraminal stenosis”: a narrowing in the…
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June 20th, 2019
What are the Best Pain Relief Options for Sciatica?
Dr. Kaliq Chang offers his recommendations on treatment choices for Sciatica Since sciatica pain is often compared to the agony of a toothache, effective treatment options for this poorly understood…
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June 20th, 2019
What Does Sciatica Mean and Why is it Often Misunderstood?
Many people with back pain that radiates down their legs know they’re experiencing sciatica. But what does sciatica actually mean? The term itself is widely misunderstood and so are its treatments…
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November 6th, 2018
Is Spinal Fusion Right for Me?
Atlantic Spine Center
Spine Health Blog
Dr. Kadimcherla with Atlantic Spine Center explains what spine fusion surgery is and who may benefit from it. The idea of spinal fusion surgery sounds intimidating to many chronic back pain sufferers…
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October 1st, 2018
Endoscopic Rhizotomy - Dr. Kaliq Chang with Atlantic Spine Center Explains this Procedure and its Benefits
Atlantic Spine Center
Spine Health Blog
It makes sense that joints constantly in motion might deteriorate from wear and tear, causing chronic pain. That's precisely what can happen to facet joints in the spine, which a procedure known as…
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September 15th, 2018
Sounds Ridiculous, But It's Really Radiculitis
Atlantic Spine Center
Spine Health Blog
Dr. Kaliq Chang explains radicular pain and some tips for coping with this common spine problem. Radiculitis can affect any part of the spine, but is most common in the lower back or neck. The…
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April 17th, 2018
PRP Therapy. Promoting Healing
Atlantic Spine Center
Spine Health Blog
Dr. Kaliq Chang with Atlantic Spine Center explains PRP Therapy and its benefits. Watching high-profile professional athletes return to the playing field after receiving innovative treatments for…
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December 11th, 2017
Is Minimally Invasive Surgery Right for Your Aging and Aching Back?
Atlantic Spine Center
Spine Health Blog
Learn How a Minimally Invasive procedure call an Endoscopic Laminotomy can help Spinal Stenosis, an age related narrowing of the spine Back pain is as common as it is frustrating. Almost everyone…
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December 3rd, 2017
Non-surgical Back Pain Management
Atlantic Spine Center
Spine Health Blog
A trio of options to provide relief and tips for chronic back pain sufferers. People with chronic back pain may have already tried an array of non-invasive pain management methods to dull the ache…
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November 5th, 2017
What Are the Top Problems Fixed by Radiofrequency Ablation?
Atlantic Spine Center
Spine Health Blog
Endoscopic Spine Surgeon Dr. Kaixuan Liu with Atlantic Spine Center shares back conditions that can be treated by Radiofrequency Ablation. When back pain just won't quit, it makes sense to consider a…
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March 16th, 2017
Causes and Treatments for Herniated "Slipped" Discs
Atlantic Spine Center
Spine Health Blog
It is estimated that over 80 percent of Americans suffer from low back pain. Although most of them cannot have a clear diagnosis of pain sources, it is very common that pain is caused by a herniated…