By Brain and Spine Specialists
When to See a Brain and Spine Specialist After an Accident
September 21, 2022 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsAuto accidents are an unfortunate fact of life. Riding in a car often feels like a secure, safe environment. However, when an auto accident occurs, the reality is that the human body is not designed to withstand the force of the collision. Even…
Which Part of Brain Controls Balance?
August 16, 2022 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsNOTICE: It is important to remember that dizziness can sometimes be a sign of stroke. If you experience dizziness paired with confusion, double vision, headache or numbness on one side of your body, please seek emergency medical attention. Several parts…
Can Brain and Spine Myelin be Healed?
July 29, 2022 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsThe nervous system is a delicate and intricate system with hundreds of billions of moving parts that control every aspect of your body’s functioning. With all those sensitive nerve endings and signal receptors comes the need for some type of…
Special Community Presentation for Medical Professionals Featuring Brain and Spine’s Dr. Khurram Nazir
June 13, 2022 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsHosted by HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital While patients are our top priority, staff members of the Brain & Spine Specialists also spend time teaching and giving presentations focused on neurology. In fact, they are also clinical faculty members of…
“Regular” Pain or Neuropathy? What’s the Difference?
June 9, 2022 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsIt is nearly impossible to predict when pain will strike. When pain is present, knowing what is causing it (and addressing it as soon as possible) is critical, as it may signal a broader underlying problem. But how can you…
The Most Common Causes of Back Pain and How to Prevent Them
May 17, 2022 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsBack pain is a prevalent ailment among the global population, affecting approximately one in every four people. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor posture, increased stress and even lack of exercise. Fortunately, there are several…
What are the Types of Pain Management?
April 5, 2022 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsPain is a basic human instinct that is characterized by nerves responding to external or internal stimuli in a way that the brain can recognize and process. This instinct plays a critical role in human survival but can sometimes do…
What Spine Vertebrae Correspond to Different Areas of Pain?
March 23, 2022 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsThe spine is a fascinating part of the human anatomy that is made up of many intricate parts working together to support the core of a torso. In total, there are seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae, five lumbar vertebrae,…
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
February 23, 2022 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsAmong the most common nerve disorders patients experience today, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects more than eight million people across the globe each year and is often very treatable. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms The most common symptom of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome…
What is an Epidural?
January 13, 2022 | Brain and Spine SpecialistsWe hear about epidural injections frequently in the medical world, but what exactly are they? An epidural injection is a minimally invasive method of relieving pain and/or swelling for patients that are not responding to the more conservative treatments. The…