The experts at the Spine Institute of Arizona are experienced in treating various spine and nerve issues resulting in (sometimes) serious pain. As stated by the Harvard Medical School in the article below, non-surgical options can often be considered when treating a pinched nerve. Read the article below or click here for more information on…
Last week, we reviewed 5 exercises that may help ease your lower back pain. While staying active and exercising is generally good for pain, keep in mind that some exercises can trigger the wrong muscles and may increase your pain. Below, we cover 3 exercises to avoid when suffering from low back pain as they…
You may feel like resting, but moving is good for your back. Exercises for lower back pain can strengthen back, stomach, and leg muscles. They help support your spine, relieving back pain. Always ask your health care professional before doing any exercise for back pain. Depending on the cause and intensity of your pain, some…
It’s an American tradition. As the new year approaches, we think about making a commitment to ourselves to make changes that would improve our lives. The most common New Year’s resolutions, according to one poll, are: Exercise more Lose weight Eat more healthily Take a more active approach to health Learn new skill or hobby…
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR —————— The team at Spine Institute of Arizona has been celebrating this joyous time of year and would like to send our greatest wishes to you this holiday season. We hope you enjoy the cheer that Christmas brings and that you will create memories that will last a lifetime.…
For many people with back pain or neck pain, the prospect of a long trip can be daunting. The seats in cars, airplanes, buses, and trains aren’t always the most comfortable and sitting still for an extended time can in and of itself aggravate painful areas in the back and neck. The following tips are…
Becker’s Spine Review features news and analysis on business and legal issues relating to spine practices. Each issue of the quarterly publication reaches a qualified audience of approximately 12,500 key spine practice decision-makers including surgeons and spine practice administrators. In February 2018, Edward Dohring, MD, Fellowship Director of the Scottsdale Spine Institute of Arizona Spine Surgery…
Text neck describes a repetitive stress injury or overuse syndrome in the neck, caused by prolonged use of mobile devices with the head bent downward and not moving. Also called tech neck, text neck is commonly associated with texting, but it can be related to many activities performed on phones and tablets while looking downward,…
Because the spinal nerves, vertebrae and discs are located deep inside the body, any approach to gain access to the spinal area requires moving the muscle tissue out of the way. In general, this is facilitated by utilizing a small incision (s) and guiding instruments and/or microscopic video cameras through these incisions. Contrary to popular…
Dr. Dohring has the honor of being elected to the Board of Directors of the North American Spine Society (NASS). NASS is the world’s largest society of physicians who specialize in the surgical and non- surgical care of spinal disorders. In his new role, Dr. Dohring is in charge of spinal education (CME) for the…