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Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
The intervertebral disc has the function of a ligament, a shock absorber and a spacer. It is the structure that most connects two adjacent vertebral bodies with each other. Unfortunately, it can also be the origin of extreme sciatica episodes when the inner part of the disc becomes a Herniated Nucleus Pulposus. Like many other […]
Second Opinions
Let’s Talk Second Opinions You are in pain! Your back, neck, shoulder or knee are killing you. You’ve been to see a physician and surgery is recommended. Yay! You are going to feel better. Not so fast… Let’s talk……. If you are in enough pain, you will agree to anything to make it stop. We know that. […]
You are Worth It
Let’s Talk You are Worth it It’s kind of a crazy world out there. We are inundated with information from TV, radio, and Social Media. We should be able to make decisions quickly and informatively but sometimes there is just too much unfiltered information. Companies are large, Law Offices have 50 lawyers and Medical practices […]
Dr. Shim’s Interview on Bay News 9
I had a very productive interview with Bay News 9‘s Dr. Randy Shuck. We had great dialogue discussing the following issues: Why do people get spine surgery? How has spine surgery changed, and why has it become a more common surgery? What are the known complications for spine surgery? How can you minimize the chance […]
What is personalized medicine?
The world of medicine, especially spine care, has changed completely in the last ten years. Everyone has something they market; lasers, stem cells, or smaller incisions. It is confusing for everyone but even more confusing if you are in severe pain and just want relief. Let’s talk… If you get down to the nitty-gritty, […]
