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August 15, 2019 | By Catherine Nicholson

A Normal MRI, Celebrating An Anomaly

August 9, 2019 | By Catherine Nicholson

Spinal Stenosis

August 1, 2019 | By Catherine Nicholson

Annular Tears. Are They Serious?

July 17, 2019 | By Catherine Nicholson

Do I Need a Rheumatologist?

July 17, 2019 | By Catherine Nicholson

Do I Need a Neurologist?

A Normal MRI, Celebrating An Anomaly

A Normal MRI, Celebrating An Anomaly

Catherine Nicholson

August 15, 2019

Kayaking; For your Physical and Mental Health

Kayaking; For your Physical and Mental Health

Catherine Nicholson

August 13, 2019

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis

Catherine Nicholson

August 9, 2019

Annular Tears. Are They Serious?

Annular Tears. Are They Serious?

Catherine Nicholson

August 1, 2019

A Short Term Solution Leading to a Long Term Problem -Muscle Relaxers

A Short Term Solution Leading to a Long Term Problem -Muscle Relaxers

Catherine Nicholson

July 24, 2019

Do I Need a Rheumatologist?

Do I Need a Rheumatologist?

Catherine Nicholson

July 17, 2019

Do I Need a Neurologist?

Do I Need a Neurologist?

Catherine Nicholson

July 17, 2019

What do You Really Expect from Surgery?

What do You Really Expect from Surgery?

Catherine Nicholson

July 10, 2019

The Most Important Decision You Can Make

The Most Important Decision You Can Make

Catherine Nicholson

July 8, 2019

ABOUT ShimSpine

At ShimSpine, we specialize in Orthopedic Spine Evaluations and Second Opinions. Our approach redefines customer service and integrity in medicine. Unlike most traditional physician practices, patients are able to spend quality time with the physician to discuss their spine related problems.

Dr. John Shim

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Shim is an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, in practice in the Tampa Bay area since 1993.

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Neck & Back Exercises

Featured Exercise: Standing Wall Twist

Standing Wall Twist

Spinal Twist

Forward Fold Stretch

Forward Fold Stretch

Ball on Neck

Double Knee to Chest

Double Knee to Chest

Levator Scapula Stretch

Levator Scapula Stretch

Chin Tucks

Knee Drops Stretch

Knee Drops Stretch

Wall Press

Rhomboid Stretch

Rhomboid Stretch

Position of Comfort

Position of Comfort

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The ShimSpine blog is your resource full of educational information regarding your neck and back. Get vital information on how to better your spine health with the ShimSpine blog.

Non Surgical

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis

Catherine Nicholson

August 9, 2019

Exercise and Back Pain

Exercise and Back Pain

Dr. Shim

May 29, 2019

Lasers, Stem Cells and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Lasers, Stem Cells and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Dr. Shim

May 28, 2019

Wine and Spine (update)

Wine and Spine (update)

Dr. Shim

March 11, 2019

Avoiding Addiction

Avoiding Addiction

Catherine Nicholson

March 4, 2019

Fish Oil. Friend or Foe?

Fish Oil. Friend or Foe?

Catherine Nicholson

January 18, 2019

Turmeric, Is it the Answer?

Turmeric, Is it the Answer?

Catherine Nicholson

January 7, 2019

Is Your Handbag causing your Pain? Weigh it.

Is Your Handbag causing your Pain? Weigh it.

Catherine Nicholson

October 23, 2018

Epidural Steroid Injections ; Do They Work?

Epidural Steroid Injections ; Do They Work?

Catherine Nicholson

August 9, 2018

A Loss of Lordosis

A Loss of Lordosis

Catherine Nicholson

February 27, 2018

Menopause and Bone Health

Menopause and Bone Health

Catherine Nicholson

October 24, 2017

What causes disc herniations and how can I prevent it?

What causes disc herniations and how can I prevent it?

JasonM

August 20, 2017

How Common are Disc Herniations?

How Common are Disc Herniations?

Dr. Shim

August 14, 2017

The Drug Addict is Not Who you Think

The Drug Addict is Not Who you Think

Catherine Nicholson

July 31, 2017

Not those kind of Steroids!

Not those kind of Steroids!

Catherine Nicholson

July 20, 2017

When is Spine Pain an Emergency?

When is Spine Pain an Emergency?

Catherine Nicholson

July 14, 2017

Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Back Pain

Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Back Pain

Catherine Nicholson

July 5, 2017

Sacroiliitis

Catherine Nicholson

June 28, 2017

Brace Yourself

Catherine Nicholson

June 19, 2017

Are you being taken for an unhealthy ride?

Are you being taken for an unhealthy ride?

Catherine Nicholson

June 15, 2017

Knowledge is power. The more you know about your spinal condition, the more likely you are to make good healthcare decisions. We have explained the conditions, the symptoms and the likely treatments available.

Cervical Spine

(7 vertebrae)

Cervical Spinal Conditions
Cervical Spine Anatomy
Non Surgical Spine Care
Cervical Exercises

Thoracic Spine

(12 vertebrae)

Thoracic Spinal Conditions
Thoracic Spine Anatomy
Non Surgical Spine Care

Lumbar Spine

(5 vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx)

Lumbar Spinal Conditions
Lumbar Spine Anatomy
Non Surgical Spine Care
Lumbar Spine Exercises

Knowledge is power. The more you know about your spinal condition, the more likely you are to make good healthcare decisions. We have explained the conditions, the symptoms and the likely treatments available.

Cervical Surgery

(7 vertebrae)

Posterior Cervical Laminotomy / Foraminotomy
Cervical Disc Replacement
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Lumbar Surgery

(5 vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx)

Posterior Lumbar Fusion
Lumbar Laminotomy and Discectomy
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Interspinous Spacer

CONDITIONS

PROCEDURES

Surgical

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis

Catherine Nicholson

August 9, 2019

Lasers, Stem Cells and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Lasers, Stem Cells and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Dr. Shim

May 28, 2019

Obesity and Spine Surgery

Obesity and Spine Surgery

Dr. Shim

February 12, 2019

Don’t Get Bulldozed. How to find a Spine Specialist.

Don’t Get Bulldozed. How to find a Spine Specialist.

Catherine Nicholson

March 22, 2018

InterLaminar Decompression and Instrumentation

InterLaminar Decompression and Instrumentation

Dr. Shim

September 21, 2017

Robot Assisted Spine Surgery: A developing technology

Robot Assisted Spine Surgery: A developing technology

JasonM

August 31, 2017

How Common are Disc Herniations?

How Common are Disc Herniations?

Dr. Shim

August 14, 2017

Cervical Neck Fractures

Cervical Neck Fractures

Dr. Shim

August 8, 2017

The Drug Addict is Not Who you Think

The Drug Addict is Not Who you Think

Catherine Nicholson

July 31, 2017

Who is Helping my Surgeon?

Who is Helping my Surgeon?

JasonM

July 28, 2017

Cervical Foraminotomy

Cervical Foraminotomy

Dr. Shim

July 25, 2017

When is Spine Pain an Emergency?

When is Spine Pain an Emergency?

Catherine Nicholson

July 14, 2017

Why Lumbar Discectomy?

Why Lumbar Discectomy?

Dr. Shim

July 4, 2017

Sacroiliitis

Catherine Nicholson

June 28, 2017

Microdiscectomy Surgery

Microdiscectomy Surgery

Dr. Shim

June 22, 2017

Minimally Invasive Discectomy vs Micro/Open Discectomy

Minimally Invasive Discectomy vs Micro/Open Discectomy

Dr. Shim

June 13, 2017

Great Expectations- But Let’s be Realistic

Great Expectations- But Let’s be Realistic

Catherine Nicholson

June 7, 2017

What Is Happening in the Operating Room?

What Is Happening in the Operating Room?

Catherine Nicholson

May 31, 2017

Surgery Count Down

Surgery Count Down

Catherine Nicholson

May 19, 2017

Questions for the Spine Surgeon

Questions for the Spine Surgeon

Dr. Shim

May 12, 2017

Research

What is a Real Second Opinion?

What is a Real Second Opinion?

Catherine Nicholson

June 14, 2019

Back pain as side effect of taking medication

Back pain as side effect of taking medication

JasonM

May 31, 2019

Lasers, Stem Cells and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Lasers, Stem Cells and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Dr. Shim

May 28, 2019

Wine and Spine (update)

Wine and Spine (update)

Dr. Shim

March 11, 2019

Obesity and Spine Surgery

Obesity and Spine Surgery

Dr. Shim

February 12, 2019

Texting and Selfies, the Pain is Real.

Texting and Selfies, the Pain is Real.

Catherine Nicholson

April 19, 2018

Why am I Shrinking?

Why am I Shrinking?

Catherine Nicholson

January 17, 2018

A Surprising Result

A Surprising Result

Catherine Nicholson

January 16, 2018

The Cold and Pain

The Cold and Pain

Dr. Shim

January 3, 2018

Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative Disc Disease

Catherine Nicholson

October 26, 2017

Stem cells for Back Pain

Stem cells for Back Pain

Dr. Shim

August 30, 2017

Spine Technology. Is that all we Need?

Spine Technology. Is that all we Need?

Dr. Shim

August 15, 2017

PTSD After the Accident

PTSD After the Accident

Catherine Nicholson

August 14, 2017

Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Back Pain

Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Back Pain

Catherine Nicholson

July 5, 2017

Minimally Invasive Discectomy vs Micro/Open Discectomy

Minimally Invasive Discectomy vs Micro/Open Discectomy

Dr. Shim

June 13, 2017

Risks Associated with MRI Scans

Risks Associated with MRI Scans

Dr. Shim

May 20, 2017

Would You Like Some Meat With That Burger?

Would You Like Some Meat With That Burger?

ShimSpine Staff

May 13, 2017

Questions for the Spine Surgeon

Questions for the Spine Surgeon

Dr. Shim

May 12, 2017

Does Optimism Help Spine Surgery Results?

Does Optimism Help Spine Surgery Results?

Dr. Shim

March 28, 2017

Research on Twins and Disc Degeneration

Research on Twins and Disc Degeneration

Dr. Shim

March 13, 2017

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Spineopedia Headlines

Interspinous process devices(IPD) alone versus decompression surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis(LSS): A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. 2 February 2017 | 3:22 pm
The influence of obesity on the outcome of treatment of lumbar disc herniation: analysis of the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT). 26 January 2017 | 12:26 pm
The Effects of Smoking and Smoking Cessation on Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review of the Literature. 19 January 2017 | 3:11 pm
The Norwegian Cervical Arthroplasty Trial (NORCAT): 2-year clinical outcome after single-level cervical arthroplasty versus fusion-a prospective, single-blinded, randomized, controlled multicenter study. 9 January 2017 | 4:29 pm
Decompression and Coflex interlaminar stabilization compared with decompression and instrumented spinal fusion for spinal stenosis and low-grade degenerative spondylolisthesis: two-year results from the prospective, randomized, multicenter, Food and Drug Administration Investigational Device Exemption trial. 23 August 2016 | 4:26 pm
Minimum 25-year outcome and functional assessment of lumbar discectomy. 12 July 2016 | 6:59 pm
The Neck Disability Index: a study of reliability and validity. 31 May 2016 | 1:51 pm
Long-term outcomes of surgical and nonsurgical management of sciatica secondary to a lumbar disc herniation: 10 year results from the maine lumbar spine study. 26 May 2016 | 6:19 pm
Frequency and clinical predictors of adverse reactions to chiropractic care in the UCLA neck pain study. 24 May 2016 | 12:22 pm
Surgery for spinal stenosis: long-term reoperation rates, health care cost, and impact of instrumentation. 5 May 2016 | 1:18 pm

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