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
Degenerative disc disease refers to changes in the spine as a result of the normal aging process. At Advanced Spine Center, Dr. Stephen Courtney and his skilled team are specialists
Great news for residents of Plano, TX and the surrounding areas: acclaimed spine surgeon, Dr. Stephen P. Courtney, has opened his first spine center right here in Plano! Conveniently located
If you’ve been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, you’re likely wondering exactly what causes this spine condition and the treatment options available to you. At Plano Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Spine
Most everyone experiences back pain – and in most cases it resolves itself within a few weeks with the aid of rest, applying cold or heat, and perhaps an over-the-counter
