Spinal Fusion
What are common problems after spinal fusion?
Jamie Henry, MSN, APN, FNP-C, CNRN
If you’re considering spinal fusion to treat back pain, you’ve probably already read up on the benefits of the procedure. But you also will want to…
Spine Surgery
New, Motion-Preserving Alternative to Spinal Fusion Now Available to Colorado Patients
Dr. Joshua Beckman, MD, FAANS
Denver spine surgeon Joshua Beckman, MD, performs first TOPS surgery in Colorado after FDA approval. TOPS is a motion-preserving device that is an…
Spine Surgery
Dr. Angela Bohnen, MD, FAANS
Are you wondering when is the right time to have back surgery? Learn three signs indicating you should consider spine surgery.
Back Pain
Why Does My Back Hurt When I Wake Up? Understanding and Addressing Morning Back Pain
Tess O'Brien, MPAS, PA-C
If you’re searching the internet for “why does my back hurt when I wake up,” I think it’s safe to assume this isn’t a one-time event for you. Most…
New Technology Offers Next Level of Minimally Invasive TLIF Surgery with Improved Visibility
Dr. Wissam Asfahani, MD, FAANS
People in Colorado and the western United States who suffer from lower back pain and fail to find relief with conservative treatment may be candidates…
Spinal Fusion
What to Expect Six Months After Spine Fusion: A Guide to Recovery and Improved Mobility
Dr. Joshua Beckman, MD, FAANS
If you’re considering lumbar spinal fusion, you probably would like to know what to expect six months after your spine surgery. Why six months? I have…
Neck Pain
Is Cracking Your Neck Bad? Understanding the Potential Risks and Benefits
Laine Housand, MPAS, PA-C
Understand the mechanics of cracking your neck, including potentially dangerous side effects. At what point is the habit bad for your health?
Neck Surgery
Life After ACDF Surgery: Understanding Permanent Restrictions
Dr. Zain Allison, MD
Learn more about permanent restrictions of ACDF surgery around neck mobility, physical activities, occupational impact, and even phone use!
Back Pain
When to Go to the ER for Back Pain
Dr. Angela Bohnen, MD, FAANS
Know when to go to the ER for back pain or neck pain to avoid disability or even death. Learn the back pain red flag symptoms.
Back Pain
A Guide to Lower Back Pain Self Care
Gretchen Halker FNP-BC
Home remedies help most people manage lower back pain. This blog is about types of self care you can try.
Back Pain
The Best Way to Treat Back and Neck Pain
Dr. Wissam Asfahani, MD, FAANS
The best way to treat back pain or neck pain is for you to follow a well-documented process, called a standard of care. This will help ensure that…
Neck Surgery
What can I expect for neck surgery recovery time?
Dr. Zain Allison, MD
Neck surgery recovery time is a primary concern for patients who need surgery to relieve neck pain or pain or numbness in their arms and hands. Neck…
Neck Surgery
Top 3 signs you may need a cervical disc replacement.
Dr. Zain Allison, MD
If you are considering neck surgery, knowing the top 3 signs for cervical disc replacement are important. Cervical disc arthroplasty, also known as…
Dr. Allison explains to patient the option of receiving cervical artificial disc replacement.Neck Surgery
Is cervical disc replacement a good surgery for neck pain?
Dr. Zain Allison, MD
Artificial disc replacement is one of the two most common and effective surgeries for treating neck pain, as well as pain or numbness in your neck,…
Neurosurgery One News
New Denver Neurosurgeon Joins Neurosurgery One
Neurosurgery One
New Denver neurosurgeon Randall Allison joins Neurosurgery One Lakewood, specializing in spine surgery, neurotrauma, and neuro oncology.
Denver Neurosurgeons
Denver Neurosurgeons Earn Board Certification
Neurosurgery One
Denver neurosurgeons, Dr. Jason McGowan and Dr. Angela Bohnen, both with Neurosurgery One of Denver, have passed their board certification. Learn more…
Spine Surgery
Spine jack kyphoplasty is innovative option
Dr. Esther Yoon, MD, FAAPMR
The new Spine Jack kyphoplasty procedure to treat vertebral compression fractures helps restore height and decreases the risk of refractures.
Spine Surgery
How long does spinal fusion recovery take?
Dr. Wissam Asfahani, MD, FAANS
Spinal fusion recovery occurs in stages, with most patients fully recovered within 3 months. Learn what to expect and 5 things you can do to help your…
Back Pain
What can be done for low back pain when PT and medications don’t work?
Dr. Lloyd Mobley, MD, FAANS
Two new minimally invasive procedures can treat many patients with chronic low back pain who haven’t found relief with conservative treatments.
Neck Surgery
Neurosurgeon vs orthopedic surgeon for ACDF?
Dr. J. Adair Prall, MD, FACS, FAANS
A new study compared patient outcomes of neurosurgeon vs orthopedic surgeon performing ACDF and found neurosurgery patients fared far better. Learn…
Back Pain
SI Joint Dysfunction Self Test [Infographic]
Dr. Wissam Asfahani, MD, FAANS
SI joint dysfunction is an often overlooked cause of low back pain. Take a look at this infographic to learn more and find out if you might be…
Patient Success Stories
Aspen Paraglider Running Again After Emergency Spine Surgery
Dr. Jason McGowan, MD, FAANS
An experienced paraglider is running just months after a 100-foot fall shattered his spine and Dr. Jason McGowan performed emergency trauma surgery.
Back Pain
Does spinal cord stimulation really work?
Dr. Joshua Beckman, MD, FAANS
Does spinal cord stimulation really work? This article will explain what exactly this treatment is and how successful it is at treating constant back…
Spine Surgery
Exploring the Different Types of Back Surgery
Neurosurgery One
When someone tells you they need back surgery, what do they mean exactly? This article explains all the different types of back surgery.
Patient Success Stories
Successful Spinal Fusion Restores Colorado Adventurer
Neurosurgery One
Colorado adventurer returns to his world travels after successful spinal fusion surgery with Neurosurgery One's Dr. J. Adair Prall.
Pain Management
Pain Management Specialist Joins Neurosurgery One Parker
Neurosurgery One
Esther D. Yoon, MD, a pain management specialist in Parker, Colo., provides spinal injections and other treatments for back and neck pain.
Back Pain
Spinal Injections: A Simple Guide
Dr. Erasmus Morfe, DO, FAAPMR
Are you interested in spinal injections? Click here for a simple guide that includes what to expect, types of injections, and if you're a candidate.
Denver Neurosurgeons
Joshua Beckman, MD, Joins Neurosurgery One
Neurosurgery One
Joshua M. Beckman, MD, a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, has joined Neurosurgery One.
Back Pain
The Overlooked Cause of Chronic Low Back Pain
Dr. Lloyd Mobley, MD, FAANS
Chronic low back pain can be misdiagnosed as degenerative disc disease. Your pain may actually be caused by the vertebrae.
Back Pain
Radiofrequency Ablation Relieves Lower Back Pain
Dr. Erasmus Morfe, DO, FAAPMR
Radiofrequency ablation is a technique that uses heat to destroy a portion of the nerve that is generating pain in the lower back and buttocks.
Back Pain
10 Tips for Relieving Lower Back Pain While Traveling
Dr. Erasmus Morfe, DO, FAAPMR
Taking a few small steps while traveling can help reduce or prevent back pain.
Denver Neurosurgery
New Denver Neurosurgeon, Castle Rock Neurosurgery Center
Neurosurgery One
Denver neurosurgery practice adds new neurosurgeon and spine surgeon, opens two new spine clinics in Lone Tree and Castle Rock.
Back Pain
When Should You See a Neurosurgeon for Neck Pain?
Dr. Wissam Asfahani, MD, FAANS
Neck pain is a common ailment that can usually be treated at home, but when should you see a doctor?
Denver Neurosurgeons
New Denver Neurosurgeon Treats Spine Problems And Brain Tumors
Neurosurgery One
Wissam Asfahani, MD, recently joined the Neurosurgery One team, specializing in minimally invasive surgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery.
Back Pain
4 Tips to Ease Back Pain By Reducing Chronic Inflammation
Dr. Erasmus Morfe, DO, FAAPMR
Chronic inflammation can lead to pain in the back, neck, legs, and arms. Here are 4 tips to reducing inflammation to relieve back pain.
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The Best Way to Recover After Spine Surgery is to Prepare Before Surgery
Neurosurgery One
Recovering after spine surgery is more successful if you prepare well before surgery. There may be restrictions for up to six weeks after surgery.
Back Pain
What You Should Know About Injections for Back Pain
Dr. Erasmus Morfe, DO, FAAPMR
Steroid injections are used to temporarily ease back and neck pain; learn how they are performed and more.
Back Pain
Causes Of Lower Back Pain And Treatment Options
Dr. J. Adair Prall, MD, FACS, FAANS
Lower back pain has many causes. The good news is that while there are many causes, it usually gets better on its own or with a few home remedies.
Back Pain
What’s Causing My Sciatica and How Do I Get Sciatica Relief?
Dr. Angela Bohnen, MD, FAANS
Sciatica is a common condition that causes pain down the buttocks and legs. In most cases, it can be treated at home but any numbness requires…
Injections
Relieving Spine Pain With Epidural Steroid Injections
Dr. J. Adair Prall, MD, FACS, FAANS
Epidural steroid injections deliver powerful medicine that can help relieve spine pain caused by sciatica, herniated disc, and spinal stenosis.
Denver Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery One Expands Spine Surgery Services Throughout Denver
Neurosurgery One
Neurosurgery One has opened new spine surgery clinics in Lakewood, Arvada, Lone Tree, and Parker to better serve patients with back pain or neck pain.
Pain Management
Use of pain medications after spine surgery
Dr. Jason Peragine, MD, FAAPMR
Patients who are preparing for spine surgery should know what to expect about taking pain medications after surgery.
Neck Pain
Is Your Cellphone A Pain In The Neck And Causing Text Neck?
Neurosurgery One
Doctors report an increasing number of patients complaining of upper back and neck pain, and many are diagnosing it as “text neck”.
Back Pain
What Can I Expect During Recovery From Back Surgery?
Neurosurgery One
Every spine surgery patient, and every spine surgery, is unique. One thing that all patients have in common: questions about their recovery.
Back Pain
Next Vacation, Leave Back Pain At Home And Move Around
Dr. J. Adair Prall, MD, FACS, FAANS
The prospect of traveling with back pain can be daunting. Before you board a plane or get behind the wheel, consider these back-saving strategies.
Neck Pain
Disc Replacement Surgery For Neck Pain Offers Many Advantages
Dr. Jason McGowan, MD, FAANS
Two of the most common neck surgery options for pain and numbness in arms are fusion surgery and cervical artificial disc replacement surgery.
Spine Surgery
Shining A Light On The Facts Of Laser Spine Surgery
Dr. Jason McGowan, MD, FAANS
Laser spine surgery is sometimes used to describe minimally invasive spine surgery.
Attractive self determined elderly male with gray hair and beard holding hands in front of him while doing side lunges in gym, having serious concentrated facial expression, dressed in sportswearBack Pain
Steve Kerr Aside, Spine Surgery Works In Right Cases
Dr. Jason McGowan, MD, FAANS
Discectomy to repair a ruptured disc is a common spine surgery and has very low complication rates.
