Troy I. Mounts, MD - Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

07/23/2025

Functional bioprinted spinal disks offer new hope for understanding and treating back pain.

University of Manchester scientists have successfully pioneered a way to create functioning human spinal disks, aiming to revolutionize our understanding of back pain and disk degeneration in a leap for medical science.

07/16/2025

Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can be done to avoid it?

As we age, it's common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I prevent it?

07/09/2025

What to know about the sciatic nerve and vitamin deficiency.

Certain nutrient deficiencies, including vitamin B12, vitamin D, and magnesium deficiency, may contribute to or worsen sciatic nerve pain.

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

07/02/2025

Electrical stimulation offers hope for treating spinal injuries.

A grid of electrodes placed on the backs of study participants delivered enough low-voltage electrical stimulation through the skin to change the short-term function of spinal cord neurons, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers showed. Their findings, published in the Journal of....

06/25/2025

What to know about lower back problems when running.

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may contribute to lower back problems.

06/18/2025

Minimally invasive disc injection reduces pain and improves function in chronic back pain, feasibility study finds.

VIVEX Biologics, Inc. sponsored research reports positive outcomes for patients with chronic lumbar discogenic pain treated using a single intradiscal injection of VIA Disc NP, an allogeneic nucleus pulposus product derived from cadaveric disc tissue.

06/10/2025

MRI could replace painful spinal tap to diagnose multiple sclerosis more quickly.

Experts from the University of Nottingham have proven that multiple sclerosis (MS) can successfully be diagnosed using an MRI scan, meaning patients no longer need to undergo a painful lumbar puncture.

05/30/2025

How to strengthen the lower back.

Strengthening and stretching exercises for the lower back can help stabilize the lower spine and support the upper body. Examples include the plank and knee-to-chest stretches.

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/23/2025

Q&A: To understand low back pain, researchers look closely at how male and female bodies move.

Researchers at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco are addressing the condition with comeBACK, a study that aims to make advances in personalized treatment for those who suffer from it. The team's first step? Exploring the connections between chronic pain and movement, and in particular, how these expe...

05/16/2025

Why You Get Neck Pain From Sleeping Wrong (and How to Fix It).

Neck pain from sleeping wrong is often caused by muscle strain. This may be the result of sleeping on the stomach, using a pillow that's too high, an injury, or sleep issues. If you wake up with neck pain, treatments include cold or heat therapy, stretching, massage, and over-the-counter pain reliev...