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One of the first questions families ask after a stroke is simple, but very heavy: “Doctor, will he move again? Will she ever walk?

My Face Drooped, Then I Collapsed: Recognizing Stroke Symptoms and the Role of Clot-Removal Surgery When Stroke Strikes Without Warning One of the scariest things I hear from families goes something like this: “She was talking fine, then suddenly her face drooped, she couldn’t speak properly, and within minutes, she collapsed.” That is a stroke.… Continue reading My Face Drooped, Then I Collapsed: Recognizing Stroke Symptoms and the Role of Clot-Removal Surgery

Tech Neck to Spine Surgery: When Poor Posture Turns Dangerous The Silent Danger of Daily Habits We all spend hours and hours on our phones and laptops. At first, it feels like nothing — maybe just a little stiffness in the neck, or your shoulders feel heavy at the end of the day. Most of… Continue reading Tech Neck to Spine Surgery: When Poor Posture Turns Dangerous

Can’t Sit, Can’t Sleep, Can’t Focus: When Sciatica Becomes a Surgical Case The Agony of Living with Sciatica Anyone who’s had sciatica pain knows how miserable it can be. That sharp, shooting, burning pain that runs from the back to the leg — it doesn’t let you sit comfortably, doesn’t let you sleep properly, and… Continue reading Can’t Sit, Can’t Sleep, Can’t Focus: When Sciatica Becomes a Surgical Case

Slipped Disc Ruining Your Life? Here’s How Microdiscectomy Gets You Back on Your Feet When Back Pain Becomes Something More Back pain. Most of us brush it off at first, maybe you sat too long at work, maybe you lifted something wrong. But when that pain doesn’t stay in your back and instead shoots down… Continue reading Slipped Disc Ruining Your Life? Here’s How Microdiscectomy Gets You Back on Your Feet

Recurring Headaches and Vision Changes? It Could Be a Brain Tumor—And Here’s How Surgery Can Help When Headaches Become More Than Stress Headaches are something almost everyone has. Usually, they’re from stress, skipping meals, sitting too long in front of a laptop, or just being tired. In most cases, the pain fades with rest or… Continue reading Recurring Headaches and Vision Changes? It Could Be a Brain Tumor—And Here’s How Surgery Can Help

FAST BeFAST Beyond the Acronym: Stress, Lifestyle, and Hidden Stroke Risks in Daily Life The FAST Rule Everyone Should Know Most people know the word FAST when it comes to stroke: F – Face drooping A – Arm weakness S – Speech trouble T – Time to act And yes, this acronym saves lives. If… Continue reading FAST BeFAST Beyond the Acronym: Stress, Lifestyle, and Hidden Stroke Risks in Daily Life

Spinal Cord Compression: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It The Common Misconception About Back Pain Almost every week I see patients who come in with back pain. And you know what most of them say? “Doctor, it’s just age. Everyone after 40 has back pain, right?” Yes, back pain is common. Very common. Sometimes it’s really… Continue reading Spinal Cord Compression: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It

Brain Tumors and Mood Swings: The Surprising Connection The Hidden Warning Signs When people hear “brain tumor,” they usually think of headaches. Or sometimes seizures. That’s it. But honestly, when families walk into my clinic, the first thing they say is something completely different. They say, “Doctor, he’s just not himself anymore.” Or, “She snaps… Continue reading Brain Tumors and Mood Swings: The Surprising Connection

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Neck Pain! The Common Misconception About Neck Pain Almost every other week, someone comes to me saying, “Doctor, I think I just slept wrong, it’s only neck pain.” And you know what? Sometimes it is just that — a pillow issue, long hours at a desk, a small strain. But not… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Neck Pain!