18.4 to 30 pounds: that is how much weight one study found that 6th graders were carrying in their backpacks. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a child’s backpack
Texas Medical Board Dismisses Meritless Claims Filed Against Dr. Stephen Courtney of Plano More than 20 claims were dismissed by the Board after years of harassment and personal loss to
It is common for children to experience back pain, especially if they are involved in athletic pursuits. But that does not mean the issue should be taken lightly. If your
A Guide on the Micro Endoscopic Discectomy Procedure Blunt force or any other form of trauma may cause your spine to rupture. Notably, the herniated disc on your lower back
What are common back injuries facing young athletes? What are the symptoms to look for and are there non-surgical treatment options available? See Dr. Stephen Courtney on Good Morning Texas on WFAA
A medial branch block is a procedure used to inject a local anesthetic near the nerves connected to facet joints of the spine. If the pain goes away immediately, the
Lumbar radiculopathy simply means a radiating pain caused by the irritation of a nerve. Lumbar means that it originates in your lower back, shoots down through your buttocks, down the
The term spondylosis is used to describe any manner of spinal degeneration, and is more of a descriptive term than an actual diagnosis or condition. It may or may not
Advanced Spine Center is Dr. Stephen Courtney’s new practice located just south of W Park Boulevard on Ohio Drive. Dr. Courtney is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Plano orthopedic spine surgeon and has
What we call a herniated disc refers to a disk between the vertebrae that make up your spine. Also called a ruptured or slipped disk, herniated discs occur when the
At age 12, Sydney Ewing, a member of the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA) in Plano and current Allen High School senior, was already at the top of her game.
Cervical facet syndrome is a type of osteoarthritis that occurs when the structure of one or more of the vertebral facet joints begins to deteriorate. The cervical vertebrae compose the
