What Are the Signs That You May Need a Cervical Disc Doctor? The cervical spine is in your neck. It is not uncommon to experience problems in this area. When they do occur, it is important to have them promptly evaluated by a cervical disc doctor like Dr. Stephen Courtney. Learning more about this area…
Year: 2018

What does it take to be a good Orthopedic spine surgeon?
Everyone wishes to feel good and when we don’t feel good we reach out to our physicians. Feeling good isn’t as simple as decreasing your pain or symptoms. Feeling good changes to feeling great when your orthopedic spine surgeon puts all your concerns to rest. This is the doctor who listens, addresses all your questions…

Common injury facing active children today
It’s always important for kids to get out and exercise, participate in sports and stay in shape. There are many positives to being active as child but there can also be risks associated with that activity. There are many different underlying causes of pain in active children today, especially when kids participate in two a…

The Truth About Dr. Courtney
Texas Medical Board Dismisses Meritless Claims Filed Against Dr. Stephen Courtney of Plano More than 20 claims were dismissed by the Board after years of harassment and personal loss to Dr. Courtney and his business PLANO, TEXAS (August 2, 2018) – Finding them meritless, the Texas Medical Board (“TMB”) has dismissed 24 maliciously-filed complaints against…

How Can Young Athletes Prevent Back Injuries?
Back injuries are a constant concern for all athletes. It’s especially important for the younger athletes out there to learn about how to prevent injuries early on. Intense and frequent athletic routines such as two-a-days can leave your back in a tough spot. It’s a lot easier to prevent problems than to deal with them…

Common back injuries facing young athletes
Sports are fun, but they can tax even youthful bodies. After all, the athlete is demanding that his/her body do things that are very intense and not quite natural. It’s not at all surprising that even young athletes are injured. Many of those injuries involve the back, a weak spot in human anatomy even in…