Correcting Pediatric Scoliosis & Spondylolisthesis

Spinal deformities can be painful or even devastating—especially for your child or teen who is just trying to fit in and enjoy life. In recognition of this, Dr. Jason Lowenstein recently delivered a course to other pediatricians entitled “Hottest Topics...

Cheri Donnelly, a three-time national figure skating medalist, discovered the art of ice skating when she was just 11-years-old. A natural gymnast, Cheri had already mastered many complicated skills, including backflips, handsprings, and layouts...

Symptoms of Facet Joint Pain Facet joint pain, also known as facet joint syndrome, occurs when an individual experiences pain between two spinal vertebrae. Facet joints are found at each level along the back of your spine. These joints allow...

Degenerative Disc Disease Treatments & Surgery Have you recently been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease? Has the pain kept you from doing the things you love? If you suffer from neck or lower back pain, then you know how difficult...

If you have severe scoliosis (>50 degrees), then your doctor may suggest surgery to fix your condition. This is especially true if you are an adult who has reached spinal maturity. As we age, degenerative changes in our spine become...

At Advanced Spine Center, we see a lot of people who are still experiencing pain following surgery.  Their disappointment is almost palpable, after having emerged from surgery hoping for a better quality of life.  Sometimes they’re angry at their surgical...