Health Blog

What Causes Herniated Discs and Degenerative Disc Disease? A herniated disc is a common injury that can affect any part of the spine. A herniated disc can cause severe pain...

Our beloved team member, Ruth Ann is retiring today. As the head of our Workers' Compensation Program, Ruth Ann has been a dedicated advocate for hundreds of injured workers. For...

What is a Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial? Spinal cord stimulation (also called SCS) uses electrical impulses to relieve chronic pain of the back, arms, and legs. It is believed that...

We are happy to announce that for the 8th time, Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists (M.I.S.S.) has been voted as one of the best in the region, in the Times' annual...

What is Cervical Radiculopathy? Cervical Radiculopathy is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine. Because these nerves travel to the shoulders, arms, and...

What Is Spinal Stenosis? The spinal column contains open spaces that create passageways for the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of (or an intrusion...

Thank you to everyone who braved an unseasonably cold day to support ASHA and to honor a lost loved one, to get information to protect your children, and/or to celebrate...

Get ready for some traffic headaches. Monday, May 6th marks the beginning of the 2-year road project on Calumet Ave near 45th. Traffic will be restricted to one lane each...

If you are STRUGGLING with CHRONIC PAIN, then it is important to get an expert and accurate diagnosis and treatment plan for pain relief.  Once we have an accurate diagnosis,...

Dr. Shaun Kondamuri, the director of Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists, was invited to speak at the Indiana University School of Nursing to the Nurse Practitioner class on February 12, 2019....