Most people with back or neck pain don’t start by calling a spine surgeon. In most cases, symptoms improve with time, activity modification, physical therapy, medication, or other treatment. But there is also a point when waiting for things to…
Thomas A. McNally, MD Jul 19 | 8 min read By Thomas A. McNally, MD As the anniversary of my father’s death approaches, I have been thinking about him as both a father and a surgeon. Those two parts of…
Thomas A. McNally, MD Jul 8 | 4 min read If you're experiencing persistent neck pain, pain that travels into your shoulder or arm, numbness in your fingers, or weakness in your hand, you may have a damaged cervical disc…
Sometimes the Problem Isn't Where It Hurts One of the most common misconceptions I see is the assumption that pain in the lower back must be caused by a problem in the lumbar spine. While that is often true, it…
Where the Science Stands — and Where It's Going Patients are hearing more and more about regenerative peptides. They promise to heal discs, reduce pain, accelerate recovery, and even help people avoid spine surgery altogether. Naturally, many patients ask me:…
"I love helping my patients become pain free. But I would much rather help them avoid that pain altogether." One of the most rewarding parts of being a spine surgeon is helping patients regain their quality of life after a…
Thomas A. McNally, MD May 28 | 2 min read Updated: May 30 By Thomas A. McNally, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Spine surgery has advanced tremendously in recent years. Today, many conditions that once required open incisions can often be…