Back pain can be debilitating and negatively impact the quality of your life. There are options that don’t require invasive surgical procedures, but can help to relieve back discomfort and allow you to feel like your old self again. One option that numerous patients have used to feel better is a lumbar injection. This service…
Year: 2020
When is it time to see a doctor about back pain?
If you are dealing with back pain and it’s preventing you from enjoying a full, active life, it is time to consult with a doctor to get to the root cause of your pain. For most people, overuse or strain causes some discomfort on occasion. Yet if you find yourself declining activities you once loved…
What is Recovery Like After Spine Surgery?
Dr. Stephen Courtney is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon in the Plano TX area. Following his residency at Texas A&M University Medical Center, Dr. Courtney went on to spend a year completing an additional spine fellowship at the Florida Back and Spine Center in Gainesville, FL. Over the years he has greatly contributed to…
What Does It Mean to Be a Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
It means that you wanted to be a surgeon so much that you spent most of your youth learning. It means you missed Christmases and birthdays, weekends with friends and families. It means you spent as many nights working as you did sleeping. It means you’re dedicated and well trained. Have you ever thought about…
