When Back Pain Is Not a Muscle Problem A Patient-Focused Explanation Featuring Dr. Shelby Burks Back pain gets blamed on muscles almost by default. A bad workout. Poor posture. Sleeping wrong. And sometimes, that’s true. Muscle strains are common and usually improve with rest, stretching, or time. But Dr. Shelby Burks sees many patients whose […]

How Is a Laminectomy Performed in 2025? A Clear, Modern Explanation from Dr. Shelby Burks Most people don’t come in asking for spine surgery. They come in because something isn’t working anymore — pain that won’t settle down, numbness in the legs, weakness, or the feeling that standing or walking is becoming harder every month. […]

Neurosurgeon vs. Orthopedic Spine Surgeon: What’s the Difference — and Why It Matters Featuring Dr. Shelby Burks If you’ve been told you may need spine surgery, one of the first confusing things you’ll notice is this: Some surgeons are neurosurgeons. Others are orthopedic spine surgeons. Patients often ask, “Which one is better?” The honest answer […]

What’s New in Robotic Spine Surgery: What Patients Should Know Featuring Dr. Shelby Burks If you’ve been researching spine surgery lately — whether for back pain, a herniated disc, scoliosis, or spinal stenosis — you’ve almost certainly come across the term robotic spine surgery. To many patients, it sounds futuristic. Like something out of a […]

Lumbar Fusion in 2025: How New Technology Is Changing Spine Surgery Dr. Shelby Burks Lower back pain is one of those things people try to live with for a long time. They stretch. They rest. They push through workdays. They tell themselves it’ll calm down. For some patients, it doesn’t. When pain starts affecting walking, […]

ACDF in 2025: What Patients Should Know Before Cervical Spine Surgery Dr. Shelby Burks   Neck pain has a way of creeping into everything. Sleep. Work. Driving. Even sitting still. And for some patients, it doesn’t stop at pain. It becomes numbness. Weakness. Tingling in the arms or hands. That’s usually when surgery enters the […]

Osteoporosis is a disease that reduces bone density, making bones fragile and causing bone loss. Although this condition usually builds silently over time, it can greatly affect quality of life during fractures. If you don’t get perfect results from non-surgical treatments, then surgery is probably required to control the symptoms and fractures. In this blog […]

Foraminotomy Surgery: Recovery Time & Treatment Cost A type of decompression surgery that is minimally invasive and is performed to offer relief from the pain and pressure due to the nerve compression. This type of decompression surgery is foraminotomy, which involves the widening of the opening of the spine. A foraminotomy involves enlarging the intervertebral […]

Laminotomy Vs Laminectomy: Which one is most effective Are you suffering from different spinal conditions and are struggling every day with the pain and discomfort caused by these spinal issues? Different spinal conditions, including nerve compression, spinal stenosis, or herniated discs, can lead to severe pain and discomfort and require treatment that can offer relief […]

Laminectomy is one of the surgical procedures that is used to offer relief from the pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. The pressure on the spinal cord or nerves is caused by different conditions, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and tumors. The surgical procedure, Laminectomy Surgery, involves the removal of the lamina (back […]

Herniated Disc Surgery: Are you suffering from a herniated disc that causes chronic back pain, numbness, and limited mobility? If you are looking for a reliable solution for a herniated disc and conservative treatments like physical therapy or medication fail to bring relief. Herniated disc surgery might be the right choice. Here, we will provide […]

Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery: Are you suffering from severe back pain that is limiting your quality of life? Surgery might be the last thing you want to consider. However, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a safer and less painful treatment option often recommended to patients. Here, we will provide you with everything you need […]

Are you suffering from a hunch or curved back? You might be dealing with kyphosis, which is a spinal disorder that affects the natural curve of the spine. Spinal injuries, degenerative diseases, or poor posture can cause this spinal disorder. Which is why understanding the early signs of kyphosis can be helpful for effective management. […]

Laminotomy surgery is a minimally invasive spinal surgery procedure developed to reduce pressure on the cord or nerves of the spine. It is caused by herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or other worsening spinal issues. This kind of pressure usually results in regular pain, muscle weakness, or numbness in the arms, legs, and back. In this […]

Living with osteoarthritis can be painful and limiting. Surgery may be the only option when conservative treatments, such as medication and therapy, don’t provide relief. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint disorders that affects millions of people worldwide as they age. Here, we will provide you with everything you need to know about […]

Microdiscectomy is a common surgical procedure for patients who are experiencing constant leg pain caused by a herniated disc in the lower back. While it is an effective and minimally invasive procedure, the cost of microdiscectomy surgery can be a huge concern for many patients. In this blog article, we will discover how much Microdiscectomy […]