Atlantic Spine Center Blog

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Minimally Invasive Nerve Relief for Spine & Neck

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The words may not roll readily off the tongue, but endoscopic foraminotomy has rapidly become a successful, minimally invasive approach for relieving pressure on compressed nerves in a patient’s neck…
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Prevention Tips For Weekend Warriors

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Almost any kind of exercise is healthy for the body, but when strenuous exercise is undertaken only sporadically with little preparation, then “watch your back,” warns Kaliq Chang MD, an…
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Dr. Kaixuan Liu discusses Sciatica, its causes, treatments, and preventative measures

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Dr. Kaixuan Liu discusses Sciatica, its causes, treatments, and preventative measures. Sciatica is a term used to refer to nerve pain that originates in the lower back and is felt through the buttock…
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Practical tips for the best exercises to strengthen your spine

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Exercises for a strong and pain free spine Everyone is at risk for back pain. Estimates are that 80% of us suffer from it at some point in our lives and we spend billions of dollars every year in…
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Positions and Neck and Back Pain. Understanding the Connection Between Sleep Positions and Neck and Back Pain

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Ah, sweet slumber. But how sweet is it when we wake up with neck or back pain? The reality is our sleep position can greatly contribute to spinal woes, according to Kaliq Chang, MD, of Atlantic Spine…
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5 Common Questions About Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

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Because of a sedentary lifestyle, more and more people struggle with spine issues like chronic pain or more serious diseases. In many cases, patients need surgery, and while most of them know about…