Author: Dr. Stephen Courtney

In a healthy individual, the vertebral discs act as cushions, helping to protect the vertebrae from becoming damaged. However, people who suffer from Degenerative Disc Disease in Plano TX develop a weakening of the vertebral discs. While this can be the effect of an accidental injury, it can also occur as a normal part of…

Between all of the vertebrae that make up the human spine is a disc. They work as cushions or shock absorbers for vertebrae. We don’t use our discs consciously, but they’re an important part of our bodies. Without discs, the spine would be bone against bone, and it would be incredibly painful to even lay…

The live taping of Dr. Courtney on The Jennifer Sheehan Show.

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…

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…

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…

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…