by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Jun 14, 2022 | Surgery
Why do I feel numbness in my hands and feet? Numbness in hands and feet, those kinds of “pins and needles” sensations that you can get–or complete loss of feeling–can happen to the healthiest of us, and they can be caused by a number of factors. For example, the...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Apr 5, 2022 | Surgery
cAre you looking for information on how to relieve nerve pain in your leg? Nerve pain in your legs can range in severity from uncomfortable to excruciating. Depending on the cause of the pain, as we explain on our website, “you may experience a mild ache, a burning...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Feb 15, 2022 | Surgery
Did you know that many spine surgeries are now minimally invasive? We understand how unsettling the idea of surgery can be, but advancements in medical science have made less invasive options much more common. And, importantly, minimally invasive spine surgery can be...
by Rafath Baig | Dec 21, 2021 | Surgery
Baig Idea: Pre and Post Surgery Nutrition Welcome to my blog. I’m Dr. Rafath Baig, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon. This is the Baig Idea. Today we tackle food and nutrition. We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat” or “man is what he eats.” This saying goes back...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Oct 1, 2021 | Neck and Back Pain, Surgery
If you have an ailing back and surgery has been suggested as the only way forward, you may be wondering how to avoid that spinal fusion surgery altogether. After all, there are certain ways you may be able to delay surgery to a time that works better for your needs...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Sep 18, 2021 | Surgery
A herniated disc can be painful, and many people who experience this type of pain refer to it as “a pinched nerve.” However, though the physical pain that is occurring might give the feeling of “pinching,” a herniated disc is not the same thing. So what exactly is a...
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