Advanced Spine Center

04/08/2024

Considering spinal surgery can be a daunting decision to make, which is why on our upcoming episode of The Balancing Act Local Edition: Dallas, we’re turning to Advanced Spine Center to shed some light on this complex area of medicine. Learn how Dr. Stephen Courtney provides top-quality medical care and compassionate service with his advanced spine surgery solutions, backed by his 28+ years of experience. Tune in Sunday, August 4 at 12:30 PM CT on KDFI-MyNetwork.

23/12/2019

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One of the most common types of spinal injuries is herniation in a disc. Generally, this is referred to as a herniated disc and occurs when one of the vertebral discs in your neck or back has ruptured. When this condition manifests in a person, it can lead to a lot of pain and discomfort. …

12/12/2019

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Spine Conditions Treated at The Advanced Spine Center If you experience back pain for any amount of time, you know just how debilitating it can be. If your back hurts, then it makes everything hard and painful to do making life unenjoyable. The spine is the basis of the whole body and is what keeps....

14/11/2019

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Unnecessary Suffering from Back Pain Back pain decreases quality of life socially, at work, and at home. If you suffer from back pain your pain is no doubt chronic or long-term. Decompression in the spine means that a lumbar vertebra has slipped out of place. What happens is, the vertebra slides for...

18/09/2019

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Millions of people suffer in silence with varying degrees of neck pain. Neck pain could result from a minor ache, twinge after exercise, or from lifting heavy objects. Many daily employment tasks can cause periodic neck pain as well; even a minor neck injury can worsen over time. Many older adults h...

23/08/2019

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Most of us have had the unpleasant experience of waking up one morning to discover that our back is aching. Maybe when you find yourself suffering from back pain, you try to just power through. Sometimes, though, trying to get through normal activities while your back is hurting can lead to further....

15/08/2019

Congratulations Dr. Stephen Courtney! Voted the best Spine Surgeon by the Frisco and Plano community readers!

WE WON! Thank you for voting us ! Check us out at LivingMagazine.net and in the magazine!

09/08/2019

Advanced Spine Center airs its weekly commercial this Sunday at 10am on KDFI channel following Joel Osteen!

Watch Chris's personal story about back pain and his success story with Dr. Stephen Courtney.

To learn more about Advanced Spine Center book an appointment by calling 972-499-5342 or visit us online advancedspinecenters.com

22/07/2019

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About 80 percent of people experience chronic back pain at some point in their life. Back pain is actually the main contributor to missed days at work and job-related disabilities. However, there are ways to treat back pain without surgical intervention. Continue reading to learn more about epidural...

10/07/2019

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For those of you that are unfamiliar with TLIF, also known as Minimally Invasive TLIF or Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion, it is spine surgery used to repair or remove bulging or misaligned spinal disks. Once out of alignment, these problematic discs can cause severe leg, hip, or back pain. Th...

12/06/2019

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Your spine consists of 33 vertebrae. Between each vertebra, there is a disc of cartilage. These discs are the shock absorbers for the spine. If injury, age, or weight strain causes one of these discs to slip out of place, it is called a herniation. Specific surgeries, such as Micro Endoscopic Discec...

07/06/2019

Stop living with neck or back pain! Call 972.499.5457 or book via ZocDoc

www.CourtneyMD.com Dr. Stephen Courtney is a Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon treating neck and back disorders. His clinic is located in Plano, Texas...

14/05/2019

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There are many problems that happen in the spine and the back. Many people suffer every day because of these problems. People from all walks of life, from all over the globe, people like you looking for relief every day. For some of these types of issues, there are surgeries that can help fix and .....

13/02/2019

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Though sometimes overlooked, the body’s sacroiliac joint plays an important role in a person’s comfort and mobility. Should problems develop in this structure, a stricken individual could experience numerous difficulties. Advanced Spine Center, a collection of back and spine specialists who trea...

06/02/2019

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Sometimes called a pinched nerve, cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve in your neck is either compressed or becomes irritated. When this happens, you may experience pain in your shoulder, as well as numbness, tingling and weakness in your shoulder, arm and hand. What is Cervical Radiculopathy?...

02/01/2019

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