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

03/06/2026

Causes of upper right back pain and remedies.

Upper right back pain is a type of thoracic back pain, which occurs between the shoulder blades. Learn about its causes and when to see a doctor here.

02/27/2026

What Does Spinal Cord Compression Feel Like?

Spinal cord compression symptoms include balance issues, pain and stiffness in the neck and more. Learn what it feels like to have a spinach cord compression.

02/20/2026

How the nervous system activates repair after spinal cord injury.

After a spinal cord injury, cells in the brain and spinal cord change to cope with stress and repair tissue. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Neuroscience, shows that this response is controlled by specific DNA sequences. This knowledge could help develop more targeted tre...

02/13/2026

12 Exercises to Do After Low Back Surgery.

Discover exercises designed for low back surgery recovery and understand how they help regain strength, flexibility, and proper posture.

02/06/2026

Acute Low Back Pain Guideline on the Way.

What to expect from the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s latest recommendations on self-management, clinical management, and more.

01/30/2026

How do you get rid of a lower back spasm?

People can relieve muscle spasms by using home treatments, such as stretching and massage. Chronic spasms may require medical assistance. Learn more here.

01/26/2026

Seated salsa - the miracle movement to help ease back pain.

Lower back pain is a chronic condition that affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. A simple exercise could be a big help.

01/22/2026

Is the Holy Grail for Treating Chronic Back Pain Within Reach?

UCSF neurologist Dr. Shirvalkar studies nerve-to-brain connections to find new ways to treat chronic back pain.

01/05/2026

Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort - a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously.

About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and treatments during pregnancy for fear that they may cause harm to their unborn baby. Yet, most are unaware o...

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!

12/31/2025

Back pain tied to higher rates of common diseases.

Back pain isn't just a debilitating condition; it may be a flag for other major health issues. New research shows the incidence of conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and cancer is higher in people with back pain than in those without back pain.

12/29/2025

Why Your Sternocleidomastoid Hurts and What to Do .

Ease sternocleidomastoid pain with effective treatments. Learn about causes, symptoms, and relief strategies for this common neck issue.