Evaluation and Treatment of Musculoskeletal & Neurological Conditions Managed By Dr. Scott Naftulin and Dr. Bruce Zhang
The Anatomy of a Disc The disc is like a jelly doughnut. There is jelly on the inside, known as the nucleus pulposus. The doughnut part is made up of strong, fibrous bands around the outside that surround and contain the jelly, known as the annulus fibrosis. Together they act as a shock absorber between [...]
Definition - What is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)? Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) refers to a subset of patients who have new or persistent symptoms after spinal surgery. Despite its name, FBSS does not mean that there was a problem during the initial surgery. However, it does imply that there is continued pain. Symptoms [...]
What is a Common Cause of Back Pain? If a patient suffers from chronic lower back pain, it becomes important to determine the exact anatomic cause of that pain so that other treatment options could be considered. Medical research has demonstrated that the most common cause of chronic lower back pain is a painful disc, [...]
Sometimes, no matter how many times you use certain methods to treat chronic back pain, it just isn’t enough. It’s possible that the medications are losing their effectiveness as you build up resistance against them (depending on the type of pain relief medication). It’s also possible that the origin of the pain is recurring, but [...]