Back pain is extremely common, with 80% of adults experiencing it at some point in their lives. Fortunately, not all back pain is caused by a spinal condition or deformity that requires medical intervention. In fact, back pain is often
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Mark W. McFarland, DO As a busy orthopaedic surgeon, I’ve pretty much seen it all when it comes to low back pain, and I’ve seen my share of emergency visits with patients who have severe low back pain along with
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAOOS & Mark W. McFarland, DO If you are considering spine surgery in the future, you will have many questions regarding your procedure, the type of anesthesia you will be given, and how
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Mark W. McFarland, DO Whether you’ve planned a local staycation with the family or you’re flying halfway around the world to reach your dream destination, back pain can ruin the best laid travel plans. Packing the car and carrying luggage
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Mark W. McFarland, DO In the last article, I discussed the anatomy of the spine and some of the many reasons for nomadic back and neck pain. In this follow-up article, I’ll discuss how I diagnose this traveling pain and
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Mark W. McFarland, DO When back pain shifts and does not seem to stay in one specific location, it can be particularly confusing and worrisome. “What’s causing it and how do I treat it if it won’t stay in one
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Mark W. McFarland, DO In the first article, I talked about inflammation, its causes and symptoms. In this article, I’m going to talk about the difference between acute and chronic inflammation and how as an orthopaedic physician, I treat those
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Mark W. McFarland, DO One of the terms you might have heard very often when dealing with musculoskeletal conditions is inflammation. You hear about it on TV, read about it on-line, you may take anti-inflammatory medications for pain and maybe
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Mark W. McFarland, DO As a spine specialist who frequently treats patients for low back pain, I thought it would be helpful to share some findings from 2023 research that were recently published on this issue. They are: "According to
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Mark W. McFarland, DO This is part three of a three-part FAQ providing detailed information on sacroiliac joint dysfunction which answers frequently asked questions about this condition, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, available treatment options and what you
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