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

June 26, 2026 No Comments Wascher Spine

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

May 28, 2026 No Comments Tom Wascher

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? Evidence-Based Guidance for Patients

May 28, 2026 No Comments Tom Wascher

Most patients with neck pain do not require cervical spine surgery. The question of whether surgery is appropriate depends on the specific diagnosis, severity of symptoms, neurological status, and response…

Do I Need Cervical Spine Surgery?

May 22, 2026 No Comments Tom Wascher

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,…

One of the Nation’s Safest Cervical Spine Surgeons — Dr. Tom Wascher, MD, FACS

April 14, 2026 No Comments Wascher Spine

Dr. Tom Wascher, MD, FACS is a Newsweek America's Best Spine Surgeon and 13-time Castle Connolly Top Doctor with 30+ years of published surgical outcomes data.

When Should Cervical Radiculopathy Be Referred for Surgical Evaluation?

April 1, 2026 No Comments Wascher Spine

A Clinical Guide for Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, and Primary Care Physicians Introduction Cervical radiculopathy is a common and frequently encountered neurologic condition resulting from compression and/or inflammation of a cervical…

MRI Findings That Require Referral for Cervical Spine Disease

March 31, 2026 No Comments Tom Wascher

A clinical guide for chiropractors, physical therapists, and primary care physicians on MRI findings that require referral for cervical spine disease — covering spinal cord compression, T2 signal change, severe…

Early Signs of Cervical Myelopathy

March 27, 2026 No Comments Tom Wascher

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…

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