by Dr. Larry Shannon | Jul 17, 2026 | Blog
A patient-friendly guide to when cervical artificial disc replacement may be considered – and when another treatment may be safer. Answer at a Glance You may be a candidate if one or two cervical discs are clearly causing nerve or spinal cord compression and...
by Dr. Larry Shannon | Jul 17, 2026 | Blog
Most back and neck pain improves without surgery. The key is knowing when symptoms are routine, when primary care is the right first stop, and when a change in function means it is time to be seen. Back pain and neck pain are extremely common, and the odds are usually...
by denovobrainspine | May 28, 2026 | Blog
Many people assume all back pain is the same, but different spine conditions can cause very different symptoms, limitations, and treatment needs. Back pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical care. In many cases, symptoms improve with rest,...