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Contrary to what many believe about us spine surgeons, our most important goal as physicians is to keep your spine healthy and in proper working order so that you never require surgery. One great ...

Staying "On The Ball" With Your Spine Health

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Right now as you read this, there are approximately 660,000 drivers using cell phones or electronic devices while driving. This staggering statistic from the National Highway Traffic Safety ...

The Life-Threatening Dangers of Distracted Driving

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It's you. Are you surprised? Did you think it was the surgeon you choose, or the hospital where your procedure takes place? Of course, those factors are important too. But ultimately, what you do ...

The Most Important Factor In YOUR Spine Surgery Success

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The decorations are put away and Starbucks has stopped using its holiday cup-strong indications that 2012 is nearly behind us. Now is the time when we begin to consider all of the wonderful things ...

Neel Anand M.D. commented on Neel Anand M.D.'s post Committing to a Better Year For Your Back

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The decorations are put away and Starbucks has stopped using its holiday cup-strong indications that 2012 is nearly behind us. Now is the time when we begin to consider all of the wonderful things ...

Committing to a Better Year For Your Back

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The Holidays. They seem to hit us like a freight train every year. One moment it's summertime, the next it's the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping at the mall. Unfortunately, that hustle and ...

3 Ways To Banish Back Pain This Holiday Season

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The majority of female patients who come to me for treatment of their spinal conditions often don't believe me when I tell them that sometimes, the stress in their everyday lives contributes to ...

Stress and Back Pain-What's the Connection?

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Let's face it, chronic back pain is no fun at all. And although most people will suffer from it at some point in their lives, that statistic offers little comfort to the woman who's currently ...

Neel Anand M.D. commented on Neel Anand M.D.'s post 5 Tips for Women on Finding the Right Back Pain Doctor

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Let's face it, chronic back pain is no fun at all. And although most people will suffer from it at some point in their lives, that statistic offers little comfort to the woman who's currently ...

5 Tips for Women on Finding the Right Back Pain Doctor

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As a spine surgeon in practice for more than two decades, I've come to value the internet as a fantastic resource for information. But it isn't without flaws. And sometimes, misleading and ...

Scoliosis: What Every Woman Should Know