Jeffrey M. Spivak M.D. - Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

08/13/2025

Treatment for curvature of the spine in adults.

What treatment options are available to help treat spinal curvature in adults? Read on to learn more about non-surgical and surgical options.

08/11/2025

I'm a spine doctor. Here's how I take care of my back.

Back pain affects as many as 4 out of 5 Americans, and relief can be elusive. That's because it may be caused by multiple overlapping factors that cannot always be visualized on a scan. On the flipside, the scan of a healthy individual may be riddled with spinal abnormalities, none of which require....

08/06/2025

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.

07/30/2025

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?

07/23/2025

What to know about the sciatic nerve and vitamin deficiency.

Certain nutrient deficiencies, like vitamin B12, vitamin D, and magnesium deficiency, may contribute to or worsen sciatic nerve pain. Learn more here.

07/16/2025

What to know about lower back problems when running.

Lower back pain when running could be due to improper form, inadequate shoes, overuse, and other factors. Read about common causes and prevention.

07/09/2025

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.

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

06/24/2025

Robotics and spinal stimulation restore movement in paralysis.

Scientists have developed an approach that combines rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord stimulation to restore movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The technology enhances rehabilitation and enables activities like cycling and walking outdoors.

06/17/2025

Neck strength testing should be included in concussion prevention.

Griffith University researchers have found weaker neck strength is a risk factor for concussion and higher head impacts in rugby league, rugby union, and soccer athletes.

06/10/2025

How to strengthen the lower back.

Lower back pain is common, but doing strengthening exercises can relieve the symptoms. Learn how to perform a range of exercises and stretches for the lower back.

06/03/2025

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

Anyone who suffers from chronic low back pain knows how difficult it can be to manage, and how quickly it can turn the most ordinary activity into a daunting prospect. Nonspecific and difficult to pinpoint anatomically, its root causes often elude treatment and can result in a strikingly broad range...