Spine Care

After turning to Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian to address her painful condition, Karen McMahon is embracing an active, pain-free life and looking forward to the future.

Two neurosurgeons with Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian explain how doctors can now provide surgical treatment for scoliosis with smaller incisions.

Greta Baier, 14, lives with a rare muscle disease called nemaline myopathy and has undergone three major spine surgeries to correct severe scoliosis. Yet none of that has stopped her from being an advocate for people with disabilities.

An expert with NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine shares simple ways to achieve good posture and keep your spine healthy.

From heavy backpacks to scoliosis, two NewYork-Presbyterian experts discuss the causes of back pain in children and what kids can do to keep their backs healthy as they return to school.

Spine experts explain what causes back pain when you sleep and what you can do to wake up with a healthy spine.

An expert from NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine shares his ergonomics guide to working from home, demonstrating dos and don’ts.

During this new era of telecommuting, experts from NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital explain how to optimize posture, set up home office equipment, and find time to move.

Dr. Elan Goldwaser discusses the dangers of prolonged sitting, how it causes more than just back pain, and ways to undo the damage.

Physiatrist Dr. Clark Smith explains how to manage neck and back pain, and offers tips on prevention and promising new treatments.