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  • What to Do for Pinched Nerve Pain in the Neck

    Posted on: 12-Dec-2025

    A pinched nerve in the neck can cause pain, numbness, and weakness that extends through the neck, shoulder, and arm.1 The medical name for neck nerve pain is "cervical radiculopathy." While the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the neck and shoulder can be really uncomfortable, treatment for a pinched nerve in the neck can help. Rest, over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief, physical therapy, steroid injections, and wearing a neck collar can relieve pain and discomfort from a pinched nerve. Luckily, most of the time a pinched nerve resolves on its own within days or weeks.

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  • Embracing the Future of Spine Care: Dr. Vamsi Kancherla's Expertise in Uni-Portal & Dual-Portal Endoscopic Spine Surgery

    Posted on: 01-Dec-2025

    At Specialty Orthopaedics, we're committed to providing patients with the most advanced, minimally invasive options for spine health. As a board-certified orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine surgeon, Dr. Vamsi Kancherla brings a unique blend of training from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, with a focus on evidence-based care. Dr. Kancherla specializes in techniques like artificial disc replacement, robotic and navigated surgery, and ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery. What sets him apart is his proficiency in both uni-portal and dual-portal endoscopic approaches, a duality that allows him to tailor treatments precisely to each patient's needs.

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  • Steroids for back pain: Why they can be effective

    Posted on: 02-Nov-2025

    Steroids, also known as corticosteroids, are synthetic hormones that can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the body, which may help improve back pain.

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  • Study supports acupuncture as a safe and effective treatment for chronic low back pain in older adults

    Posted on: 02-Nov-2025

    According to a recent study, older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and reduced pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed medications or physical therapy.

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  • The future of spine surgery: healing backs without screws or metal implants

    Posted on: 02-Nov-2025

    Metal rods, screws and bone grafts have long been the backbone of spinal fusion surgeries — a fix for fractured spines, worn-out discs or bones that refuse to heal on their own. The hardware works. But it’s also rigid and invasive, and often leaves patients with lingering pain, stiffness and the need for follow-up surgeries down the road.

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