Chronic pain can creep up on you. A normal reaction to pain is to wait to see if it will go away or to try and manage it on your own. If you can isolate the area causing your pain, for example, the knee, you can try ice, elevation, and anti-inflammatories for a short while. […]
Whether it’s long-lasting or a condition that flares up from time to time, it’s good to have a plan of action to help control your back pain. For those who live in New Jersey, New York, or Connecticut, an appointment for diagnosis and treatment with the spine specialists at IGEA Brain, Spine & Orthopedics can […]
If you’ve ever suffered from a lumbar disc herniation, you are probably aware of the risks of recurrent herniation. Select patients face up to a 30% risk of disc reherniation. Women are at an even higher risk, as women under age 50 are ten times more likely to reherniate. Luckily, in 2021, Dr. Adam Lipson […]
COVID-19 and stroke: IGEA neurologist Charles Gellido, MD, shares insights and risk-reduction strategies Many COVID-associated strokes have occurred in people who had risk factors for stroke before they contracted COVID-19. Stroke is among the most devastating potential complications of COVID-19, but neurologist Charles Gellido, MD, says that people can take effective steps to […]
A life-threatening condition, aneurysms develop when a blood vessel in the brain weakens and bulges or balloons with blood. Knowing that she was at risk for hereditary brain aneurysms, Jackie Horowitz turned to IGEA Brain, Spine & Orthopedics, which offers convenient locations in New Jersey and New York. Learn more about her success story and […]
With locations throughout New Jersey and New York, IGEA Brain, Spine & Orthopedics is a highly sought-after practice for patients in need of spine surgery. One of those patients is NJ resident Orlando Cueto, who is a retired driver and was referred to us when his back pain and difficulty walking would not respond to […]
How a Fall – and IGEA Neurosurgeon Ciro Randazzo, MD – Saved My Life: Linden Resident Carol Safner’s Story A serious fall and an ambulance ride to the emergency department hardly seem like an auspicious start to a new year, but for Carol Safner, a mishap at the very outset of 2020 proved life-saving. […]
Understanding and Managing COVID-19 “Brain Fog”: An Interview with IGEA Neuropsychologist Anthony De Marco PsyD, ABPP-C Long after their fever, cough, or other acute symptoms of COVID-19 have passed, some people experience lingering cognitive issues, such as difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly. This so-called “brain fog” is emerging as one of the most vexing long-term […]
In many cases, an instance of neck pain isn’t a cause for concern, as it can often resolve without any medical treatment. However, if you notice your pain becoming persistent, or chronic, it’s important to seek your doctor’s opinion. This is because there are a number of warning signs that your neck pain might actually […]
“You have a tumor on a gland at the base of your brain.” It’s news that more than 10,000 Americans receive each year, and this diagnosis of a pituitary tumor often is, understandably, cause for considerable anxiety. The board-certified neurosurgeons of IGEA Brain, Spine & Orthopedics have extensive experience providing patients with education to allay […]
