For many people, the recent announcement that Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia came with some sadness—and some confusion. What is this specific type of dementia? You’re probably familiar with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common type of dementia. But dementia is an umbrella term for many different conditions that impact a person’s ability to […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3.4 million Americans are living with epilepsy, including 470,000 children. How much do you know about this common condition? Defining epilepsy Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. It is marked by recurrent seizures, which are periods of abnormal electrical activity in […]
Lower back or hip pain can be frustrating, especially when it’s hard to figure out where it’s coming from. One possible cause is sacroiliac joint (SI) pain, also called SI joint dysfunction. The SI joint connects your spine to your pelvis and helps transfer weight between your upper body and legs. When the sacroiliac joint becomes irritated or inflamed, also known as sacroiliitis, it can cause pain […]
If you or someone you know is advised to undergo a laminectomy for back or neck pain or weakness and tingling in your arms or legs, you may have some questions on recovery time following the procedure. We are here to help you get a clearer understanding of what this spinal procedure is and how long it takes for you […]
If you’re struggling with neck or back pain from a herniated disc, you may be wondering, “What are my options?” You may even be wondering if it will heal on its own. The short answer is yes, it can heal on its own over time. However, sometimes a herniated disc requires additional care to treat symptoms and heal the […]
If you suffer from back pain, you may have heard of spinal stenosis. But what exactly is the condition and how is it treated? What is spinal stenosis? Let’s start with understanding the anatomy of your spine. Your spine is made up of bones called vertebrae that protect your spinal cord. The spine has two canals: one that goes down the center […]
A physical therapist’s experience with joint pain Clay Hammons, a husband, father of four young children and doctor of Physical Therapy, suffered from pain in his arm for years due to a compressed disc in his neck. Once conservativeefforts no longer provided enough relief, he sought advice from a neurosurgeon – and his neighbor – Zain Boghani, MD, with […]
A craniotomy is a procedure where a surgeon removes part of the skull to treat one of manyconditions in the brain. While a craniotomy can be a life-saving procedure, any surgery comes with potential risks and can be daunting. Your life expectancy after a craniotomy depends on several factors. Let’s take a look at the possible outcomes! Why was the craniotomy performed? […]
If you’ve been having neck pain and your doctor has recommended anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), you likely have many questions – including, “Is ACDF considered major surgery?” ACDF is considered a major surgery due to the complexity of the procedure and the section of the spine in the neck (also called the cervical spine) being a delicate […]
You may have heard of spinal fusion but may not know much about the procedure. While there are some limitations following surgery, there are many benefits that outweigh potential restrictions. What is spinal fusion? Spinal fusion is a procedure that connects two or more vertebrae (bones) in the spine together, essentially creating a single, solid bone. This procedure […]
Any surgery, no matter how big or small, can be scary. How “major” a surgery is considered depends on the procedure, the technique used and what area of the body is operated on. Microdiscectomy is a type of minimally invasive spine surgery. It is considered a major surgery since it involves operating on the spine – a highly sensitive […]
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as tic douloureux, is a type of chronic nerve disorder that involves sudden attacks of severe facial pain. About 150,000 people receive a trigeminal neuralgia diagnosis in the United States every year. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it is more common in women than men, and most cases develop after the age of 50. Read on to learn more about […]
More than 40 million people in the United States have a movement disorder, a type of neurological condition that causes abnormal movements. In some cases, people with movement disorders can be treated using deep brain stimulation. Deep brain stimulation, usually shortened to DBS, has been around since the 1950s, but became a more recognized option […]
Andrea Thurmond, known by her friends and family as ‘Babo,’ started developing short-term memory loss in 2023. Fearing the worst, her husband, Dan, decided they needed to see someone about it. They were soon able to get an appointment with Daniel Tarquinio, MD, a neurologist with Northeast Georgia Physician Group. “After completing a series of […]
If your back is a pain, you aren’t alone. Back pain is common, affecting nearly 100 million people in the United States each year. While feeling an occasional twinge in your back is pretty normal, back pain can also be debilitating. A 2019 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one […]
Headaches are one of the most common medical conditions, affecting nearly everyone at some point in life. Most headaches are simply annoying, but that’s not the case with migraines, which can sometimes be disabling. A migraine is a specific type of headache that causes intense pain on one side of the head that’s often described […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with some type of condition affecting the brain or spine, you may have been referred to specialized neuroscience providers. Do you have a good understanding of the difference between neurologists and neurosurgeons? Any new diagnosis can be a bit overwhelming. Knowing what to expect in the days and months ahead can […]
Did you know that spine pain is one of the most common causes of missed days of work? It’s a true pain that most people experience at one time or another. In many cases, pain and discomfort affecting the spine go away on their own or after basic at-home care, including rest and the application […]