The Impact of Chronic Pain September is Pain Awareness Month. It’s a time dedicated to raising awareness about the widespread impact of chronic pain on individuals, families, and entire communities. This month emphasizes the significance of understanding pain and the available treatments for its effective management, providing hope and remedies for millions of patients suffering […] The post Pain Awareness Month appeared first on cantorspinecenter.com ..read more

The Crucial Role of Screening & Pediatric Spine Surgeons in Early Detection and Treatment June serves as a vital reminder of the importance of early detection and treatment for scoliosis, a condition that affects individuals of all ages. In this blog post, we delve into the significance of screening and highlight the essential role that […] The post Scoliosis Screening & Detection appeared first on cantorspinecenter.com ..read more

Do You Suffer from Lower Back Pain? Are you suffering from chronic low back pain (CLBP) caused by an injury or stress on the tissues surrounding your spine? At Cantor Spine Center, Drs. Giuffrida, Westerhaus, and Chhatlani specialize in diagnosing and treating mechanical chronic low back pain. Mechanical chronic low back pain results from an […] The post ReActiv8 appeared first on cantorspinecenter.com ..read more

Throughout this special month, our team at Cantor Spine Center will take the time to shine a light on scoliosis, a condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. We want to celebrate the incredible resilience and unwavering spirit of scoliosis patients – true warriors who face the challenges of this condition head-on. Defying the Odds […] The post Scoliosis Awareness Month appeared first on cantorspinecenter.com ..read more

Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally-invasive procedures used to treat vertebral compression fractures. The two procedures utilize bone cement to alleviate pain and stabilize the vertebral fracture, but which option is best for you? What is vertebroplasty? The vertebroplasty procedure includes the percutaneous injection of bone cement into the cancellous bone of the vertebral body. The […] The post Kyphoplasty vs. Vertebroplasty appeared first on cantorspinecenter.com ..read more

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used drugs for those experiencing pain. They are often used to help avoid addictive and harmful drugs such as opioids.. Many know what Advil, Aleve, and Motrin are, but not many understand why they seem to work well and what makes them popular. NSAIDs and How They Work NSAIDs […] The post NSAIDs appeared first on cantorspinecenter.com ..read more

What is pediatric scoliosis? Pediatric scoliosis is a condition where the spine of a child or teenager is curved in an abnormal way. The condition is usually diagnosed through a physical examination and X-rays. Surgery is sometimes necessary to correct the curve and prevent it from getting worse as the child grows. What is scoliosis […] The post Pediatric Scoliosis appeared first on cantorspinecenter.com ..read more

Multifidus atrophy is seen at varying degrees in almost all people that complain of low back pain. It is most common in women and those 55 years and older. What is the Multifidus? The multifidus muscle runs along both sides of the spine, providing stabilization during movement. It is made of a series of small […] The post Multifidus Atrophy appeared first on cantorspinecenter.com ..read more

Peripheral Neuropathy results from damaged peripheral nerves. Taking the root words of “neuropathy,” we get “neur” and “opathy.” “Neur” refers to the neurons, while “opathy” refers to suffering or disease, meaning peripheral neuropathy is a disease of the peripheral neurons. These peripheral nerves are located outside the brain and spinal cord, making these conditions usually related […] The post What is Peripheral Neuropathy? appeared first on cantorspinecenter.com ..read more

Platelet Rich Plasma Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are one of the most minimally invasive techniques in interventional pain management. PRP is used in many aspects of pain management treatment, primarily as a natural remedy for pain. Platelet Rich Plasma Injections PRP injections use the regenerative properties from your body’s blood for healing purposes. Blood […] The post What are Platelet Rich Plasma Injections? appeared first on cantorspinecenter.com ..read more