Comprehensive Spine Center Blog Posts

For many people, knee pain is a normal part of life. Whether it’s from an old sports injury or from arthritis, knee pain can make it difficult to do everyday activities like walking, running, and even sitting. For those who are dealing with chronic knee pain and have...

Now that spring is in season and spring-time sports are in session, many athletes in Dallas are preparing themselves for a season of competition and training. But just as with any physical activity, there’s always a risk of potential injury.  Sports related...

Spinal Osteoarthritis, also known as “degenerative arthritis of the spine,” is a common condition that affects millions of people. It often occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of the joints in your neck and lower back begin to wear away over time. As a...

Were you recently involved in a car accident? If so, you may be experiencing some degree of pain as a result. Car accidents are fairly common in many metropolitan areas—Dallas, Texas being one of them—and injuries are a common consequence of having them. Fortunately,...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the spine, which can cause some of the bones in the vertebrae to fuse. Over time, this can cause severe pain and stiffness in the back, neck, hips, and other parts of the body. While there is...

Foraminal stenosis and spinal stenosis are two conditions that cause narrowing of the spinal canal. Both conditions can cause pain and weakness, but there are some differences between them. In this short blog, we’ll explore the different causes, symptoms, and...

When it comes to the shape of your spine, a slight degree of curvature is normal. When you look at your torso from the side, you should be able to see a gentle inward and outward curve from your neck to your lower back. When viewed from behind, however, the spine...

Whether you’ve had an injury or are experiencing sudden or chronic pain, there are a wide variety of treatment options available. From pain medications and physical therapy to pain management and counseling, there are many different ways to treat, and, hopefully,...

Often referred to as a “silent disease,”—because those who have it often don’t notice it until after they have a problem—Osteoporosis is a disease that afflicts as much as 10 million Americans annually, causing 2 million of them to experience a fracture each year. In...

Whiplash is a common neck injury that affects more than two million Americans each year. Unfortunately, despite its prevalence, many people don’t know what Whiplash is, how it’s caused, and even how to tell if they have it. In this informative post, follow along as we...

Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries are one of the most common reasons for a visit to the emergency room, and, in most cases, won’t cause permanent, long-lasting symptoms. Still, while “mild” in nature, they can be extremely unpleasant experiences—resulting in a range of...

Dallas Orthopedic Specialists are medical specialists who are equipped with the necessary training to accurately diagnose and treat conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. This gives them the capacity to treat a wide variety of common conditions, including...

If you’re a resident of Dallas and are experiencing back pain, you may be wondering if you need back surgery. While back strains are common, and can easily be treated with a mix of rehabilitation and rest, more serious strains and injuries do happen. When they do,...

Minimally invasive surgery, or MIS, is a type of surgery that is inherently less invasive than traditional surgery. This means that the surgeon makes smaller incisions, often with the use of more specialized tools, like robotic arms to perform the surgery. As a...

Do you have a herniated disc in Dallas? Are you wondering what treatment options there are available? A herniated disc, also known as a “slipped disc,” is a common spinal condition that can cause pain and numbness in the back and legs. Often the result of age-related...

Are you suffering from neck pain in Dallas? Are you wondering why you have neck pain or are curious to find out how to stop it? The Comprehensive Spine Center of Dallas has answers to all your questions and more! Our first-rate Dallas neck pain doctors know all there...

An estimated 4.8 million people who visit an emergency room for a head injury each year are diagnosed with what’s called a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, or mTBI—making it both a widespread and increasingly common condition. But just what is a mild traumatic brain...

PRP Therapy—also known as “PRP injections”—is a novel treatment option for managing pain that involves uses a patient’s own blood to accelerate healing in a specific area. When administered by a professional, PRP therapy has been shown to treat a wide variety of pain...

Very few health conditions are as wide-ranging as degenerative disc disease, a condition that can cause everything from back and neck pain to radiating arm and leg pain. And, while treatment options exist—ranging from non-surgical methods such as physical therapy and...

Back surgery is no laughing matter. It’s a lengthy ordeal that requires weeks if not months for patients to fully recover. It’s also one that’s met with trepidation—both before and after the procedure—since many patients don’t know what to expect. Moreover, simple...