How Long Is Too Long? Optimal Duration of Non-Operative Care in Cervical Radiculopathy

Wascher Spine June 26, 2026 No Comments

Cervical radiculopathy usually improves with conservative care, but knowing when a non-operative trial has run its course is critical. This guide for referring providers outlines evidence-based timelines, red flags, and…

Top Causes of Neck Pain That Usually Don’t Require Surgery

Tom Wascher May 28, 2026 No Comments

Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, but surgery is rarely the answer. The majority of patients with cervical spine pain have conditions that respond well to…

Do I Need Cervical Spine Surgery?

Tom Wascher May 22, 2026 No Comments

Most patients with neck pain do not require cervical spine surgery. However, surgery may become appropriate when symptoms result from significant nerve root or spinal cord compression, progressive neurologic decline,…

Early Signs of Cervical Myelopathy

Tom Wascher March 27, 2026 No Comments

A Clinical Guide for Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, and Primary Care Physicians Introduction Cervical myelopathy represents a progressive spinal cord dysfunction resulting from mechanical compression, vascular compromise, or both, within the…

Most Common Questions About Cervical Spine Conditions: Answered!

Tom Wascher March 10, 2025 No Comments

What is cervical spondylolisthesis? Cervical spondylolisthesis is a common condition where a vertebra of the cervical spine is not properly aligned with its neighbor, allowing the bones to slip (or…

Surgeries And Post Operative Care: What Do Patients Want?

Tom Wascher March 3, 2022 No Comments

Comprehensive answers to the most frequently asked questions about cervical spine surgery and post-operative care. Learn about when to consider surgery, exercises, supplements, diet, preparation, potential complications, and recovery guidelines…

Medical Procedures For Neurospine Conditions: All Your Questions Answered

Tom Wascher February 24, 2022 No Comments

Comprehensive answers to the most frequently asked questions about cervical spine surgery and post-operative care. Learn about when to consider surgery, exercises, supplements, diet, preparation, potential complications, and recovery guidelines…

Robotic Spine Surgery

Tom Wascher November 19, 2021 No Comments

The use of robots to assist in the instrumentation of the spine is advancing at a rapid rate. Theoretical advantages include less radiation exposure and more accurate surgical results. The…

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How Long Is Too Long? Optimal Duration of Non-Operative Care in Cervical Radiculopathy

Top Causes of Neck Pain That Usually Don’t Require Surgery

Do I Need Cervical Spine Surgery?

Early Signs of Cervical Myelopathy

Most Common Questions About Cervical Spine Conditions: Answered!

Surgeries And Post Operative Care: What Do Patients Want?

Medical Procedures For Neurospine Conditions: All Your Questions Answered

Robotic Spine Surgery

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