The Back & Spine Blog

Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebrae slips out of place, often causing pain. Learn about the different types of spondylolisthesis, and how they can be prevented & treated.

Spending hours looking down at your phone or computer can can back and neck pain. Here are tips to prevent pain from interferring with your work.

Get answers about becoming a new patient, insurance, referrals, and much more.

Effective Monday, March 30, 2020, Neuroscience and Spine Center will begin offering Virtual (Telemedicine) Visits via Skype or FaceTime.  Please contact our office at (704) 864-5550 if you are interested.

NSSC Spine Clinic is still open. We are are committed to providing care to our patients, while taking necessary precautions to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Learn what stem cell therapy is, how it works, why it is a surgical alternative, how it helps with joint and back pain, and if you might be a good candidate. 

Dropping weight is an important step in preventing and/or reducing back pain. A recent study revealed how shedding extra pounds can prevent disc degeneration in your spine, particularly in the lumbar region. In the study, published by Arthritis & Rheumatism, researchers found that disc degeneration is more prevalent and severe among overweight individuals.

Exercise can be very helpful for dealing with low back pain. When completing these exercises, be gentle. Do not force movement and do not continue if your pain intensifies. If comfortable, repeat these exercises 2-3x per day.

Minimally invasive spine surgery can be helpful for patients who suffer from scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and more. MISS is an alternative to open spine surgery and often results in quicker recovery times.

Spinal fusion surgery is a procedure where two or more vertebrae are fused together in order to heal into a single bone. The process is designed to imitate the natural healing process of a broken bone.