Neck / Cervical

Persistent neck pain can affect a person’s comfort, mobility, and quality of life. Fortunately, a permanent solution exists. Cervical disc replacement is a cutting-edge treatment that significantly reduces neck pain without loss of movement. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides surgical treatments for various neck and back conditions at locations across New Jersey. Here, we discuss […]

Whether it was caused by sports, a vehicle accident, or a workplace accident, a neck injury is often serious. However, that doesn’t mean that surgery is always the recommended treatment. A wide variety of treatment options exist, and the best one is decided on a case-by-case basis. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute provides neck

If you have received surgery for a back injury or condition, you probably expected relief that lasted. It may be discouraging to experience a resurgence of pain or persistent side effects. Luckily, failed back syndrome can be treated with options ranging from physical therapy to a corrective surgical procedure. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

A pinched nerve in your neck can be debilitating if not diagnosed and treated appropriately. Also called cervical radiculopathy, this condition occurs when a nerve root in your neck becomes compressed. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute treats pinched nerves and other spine conditions for patients in New Jersey. Learn more about how to

Stress fractures in the back are a common complaint among athletes and physical workers. Also called an overuse injury, this type of fracture can quickly derail a sports or workplace career. But what is a stress fracture, and how can you tell when it is happening to you? NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute

Patients who have kyphosis can experience a lot of pain and even breathing problems, depending on how deeply the spine is curved. NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, with locations all over northern New Jersey, has board-certified spine specialists who perform spine procedures and treatments that deal with complex disorders, including kyphosis. Here, we discuss

The spine is made up of vertebrae that are stacked on top of each other. Each vertebra is connected by an intervertebral disc in the front and a small facet joint in the back. If there is any damage, irritation, or degeneration of the facet joint, it can lead to pain. Cervical facet syndrome is a

A herniated disc can be a tricky back problem to diagnose because not every patient will experience symptoms — sometimes, a person has no symptoms at all. At NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, located in Paramus, Woodbridge, Toms River, Jersey City, and Holmdel, NJ, our team of specialists can diagnose a herniated disc