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  • What You Should Know About Hydrocephalus

    November 18, 2021 Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear fluid that cushions the spine and brain. It flows over the brain and spine then gets reabsorbed into your bloodstream. When the process works normally, your body makes and reabsorbs the same amount of fluid every day. However, if you have hydrocephalus, the body... Read More

  • What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Is It Right for You?

    October 26, 2021 Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) uses small incisions to surgically treat vertebrae and other structures in your spine. This technique avoids damaging muscles and tissues around the incision site. Typically, it results in shorter recovery times and a reduced risk of infections. At our... Read More

  • Signs You May Have Cervical Stenosis

    October 1, 2021 Learn to Recognize the Signs that You Need Cervical Stenosis Treatment Are you over age 50? Do you have osteoarthritis? These are two of the many risk factors for developing cervical (neck) stenosis. If you recently had spinal surgery, a herniated disc, or a spinal tumor, you may be at further at... Read More

  • Living with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?

    August 19, 2021 Learn More about the Condition, and Your Treatment Options If you have pain in your lower back that shoots down your legs, it could come from lumbar spinal stenosis. Does your pain worsen when you stand, lean, or walk? This debilitating condition results as a natural part of aging for some... Read More

  • Interesting Facts About Meningitis

    August 12, 2021 Learn More About Meningitis and Get Treatment at Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic If you wake up with a fever, headache and stiff neck, it could be any number of things, including meningitis. This inflammation of the protective tissues around your brain or spine can come from a number of causes,... Read More

  • Living with Trigeminal Neuralgia

    June 14, 2021 Manage Your Symptoms with Help from Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) can cause intense facial pain lasting for up to two hours at a time. If you currently live with this condition, you already know that small things such as chewing or speaking can trigger an episode. The... Read More

  • Sacroiliac Joint Degeneration: Is there a cure?

    June 10, 2021 While it’s unfortunate that there is no cure for sacroiliac joint degeneration, you do have options to find relief from the pain and discomfort. This condition arises as a result of wear and tear on the impacted joint. If you spend a lot of time standing or sitting, you may put a lot of pressure... Read More

  • Cervical Total Disc Replacement – The Benefits and What to Expect

    May 20, 2021 Stop Living with Cervical Neck Pain As disruptive and debilitating as neck pain or radiating pain can be, there are many treatment options available. While most symptoms such as pain, numbness or weakness generally respond to non-surgical treatment methods, there are some cases in which disc... Read More

  • Kyphoplasty – What to Expect from the Procedure

    April 30, 2021 Find Relief for Your Compression Fracture with Kyphoplasty Treatment Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is performed to treat individuals with spinal compression fractures. The goal of this treatment is to reduce pain while increasing mobility. Unlike vertebroplasty,... Read More

  • Trigeminal Neuralgia – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

    April 29, 2021 Find a Solution to Manage Your Symptoms from the Experts at Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic Trigeminal neuralgia is a painful disorder that can affect any of these three nerve branches, though symptoms are generally localized to one side of the face. When symptoms are felt on both sides of the face,... Read More

  • Finding Treatment Solutions for Degenerative Disc Disease

    March 1, 2021 Preserving Motion Through Advanced Surgical Techniques from Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic As you get older, it’s normal for your body to lose its resiliency. The natural wear and tear on your joints is not only common in areas like the knees and hips but it can also affect the discs in your spine... Read More

  • Total Disc Replacement for Back and Neck in Jackson, MS

    January 29, 2021 What is Total Disc Replacement? The spinal discs in your back and neck deteriorate over time, sometimes causing pain or limiting movement. Total Disc Replacement or TDR replaces the damaged disc and preserves motion. At Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic, we offer a number of nonsurgical therapies that... Read More

  • Cervical Artificial Disc: Everything You Need to Know

    January 25, 2021 A cervical artificial disc can reduce pain in the neck and down your arm caused by cervical disc degeneration. The cervical artificial disc implant replaces a damaged disc in the C3 to C7 range of the neck spinal area. Additionally, the titanium coated endplate encourages bone growth and attaches... Read More

  • Lumbar Disc Herniation Treatment in Jackson, MS

    January 21, 2021 The lumbar discs are located in your lower back. If one or more of these discs rupture, you may have a herniated or bulging disc. As a result, you will have lower back pain and may experience tingling, numbness, and sciatica pain. Some clients describe this as a shooting pain that goes all the way... Read More

  • Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    January 8, 2021 Find Innovative Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment Solutions from Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic Most of us use our hands on a daily basis without ever really giving it a second thought. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, however, the constant numbness, tingling and pain in your fingers is difficult... Read More

  • What You Need to Know about Back Pain

    January 5, 2021 Find World-Class Treatment Solutions for Your Back Pain at Our Spine Clinic in Jackson, MS If you experience back pain, you’re not alone. Back pain is one of the most commonly reported causes of individuals missing days of work or needing to seek medical attention. The symptoms of back pain can... Read More

  • When to Visit a Spine Clinic

    December 4, 2020 Find Relief for Your Symptoms from Our Spine Clinic in Jackson, MS Many of us will experience minor back pain that will likely get better with little to no treatment. For most individuals, back pain is the result of a change between the elements of your back and how they move together.... Read More

  • What You Need to Know about Face Pain

    December 2, 2020 Pain Management Solutions from Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic Persistent or chronic pain is typically categorized as long-term pain that extends beyond a three-month period. This type of pain can be felt anywhere in the body, including the face. You may experience face pain in the forehead, cheeks,... Read More

  • When to Consult a Neurosurgeon

    November 20, 2020 Advice from Your Trusted Neurosurgeon in Jackson, MS Neurosurgeons are specialists that focus on treating issues that affect the brain and spinal cord. They are highly educated and trained to deal with a variety of neurological issues, from herniated discs, injury, tumors, and other chronic... Read More

  • Why You Should Consider Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

    November 17, 2020 An Effective Treatment for Herniated and Degenerative Discs from Jackson Neurosurgery Clinic Intervertebral discs play a vital role, responsible for absorbing shock and assisting with movement in the spine. Like most people, you may not give these discs a second thought until something goes wrong.... Read More