Dr. Taghva is now Offering HF10 Therapy HF10™ therapy is an advanced spinal cord stimulation (SCS) treatment for chronic back and leg pain. It’s FDA approved and a clinical study demonstrated it gives more people superior* relief of both back and leg pain relative to traditional SCS. HF10™ therapy works by calming the nerves that… [Read More]
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Signs You May Have A Bulging Disc
People all over the world struggle with pain on a daily basis. While there are many areas that can experience problems, the back is an extremely common place for complaints. Think about how many people you know that have mentioned back pain at one point or another. You might even be one of them. For… [Read More]
You Have Neck And Back Pain, Where Do You Turn?
You may be wondering what the difference between a neurosurgeon and neurologist is. Both specialists focus on the nervous system of the human body. However, there are differences to know as well. We will look at both professions, so that you will have a better idea if you should find a neurosurgeon or a neurologist…. [Read More]
Spinal Cord Stimulation Neurosurgery Procedure
Neurosurgery has played a big role in saving lives. Chronic pain refers to a persistent long-standing pain that goes beyond the expected recovery period. In most circumstances, chronic pain is usually accompanied by a chronic health problem. Since this kind of pain is not as a result of an injury and neither is it protective,… [Read More]
Pain In The Back
Spine disorders have plagued us since we started walking upright. Fortunately, modern medicine is making strides towards new improvements in spinal care and treatment. Spinal cord stimulation is one such example. This technique for pain relief may require less pain medications as well. One study’s participants undergoing high-frequency therapy reduced or halted opioid medications. That… [Read More]
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis: What are They and How Can We Treat Them
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis: An Overview Spondylolysis is a spine disorder characterized by a defect in one or both wing-shaped parts of a vertebrae. It often causes stress fractures in the vertebrae which can lead to spondylolisthesis, or the slipping of a vertebrae, typically at the base of the spine. Anatomy The human spine is made… [Read More]
Get the Relief You Deserve With Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, right around four out of every five adults will have some issues with back pain throughout their lifetime. Along with this, over 1.5 billion people suffer every day with some type of chronic pain. If are part of this large group, then it is time… [Read More]
Get Pain Relief With the Help of a Neurosurgeon
Over 1.5 billion people simply live with chronic pain. Chronic back pain is fairly common, though neck pain, headaches, and joint pain are other common types of chronic pain. This kind of pain can severely reduce one’s quality of life and keep them from doing activities that they enjoy and in some cases, even carrying… [Read More]
The era of minimally-disruptive spine surgery. Part 1: Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Implantation of thoracic spinal cord stimulator When I first started my neurosurgery practice roughly a decade ago, many of my first patients were those who had essentially been discarded by other surgeons in the area. Most of those patients were told “there was nothing more that could be done” for them. The typical story was… [Read More]
Back To Basics: Advice From A Back Specialist On Properly Avoiding Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common physical plights in the world. At some point in their lives, approximately 80% of all adults will experience lower back pain. It’s easy to take the amount of strain our backs take for granted until back pain manifests itself. And when it manifests itself, it does so with exceptional… [Read More]