Daniel Park, MD

10/12/2026

A conscious choice: Local and spinal anesthesia emerge as safer alternatives in spine surgery.

General anesthesia, once the default choice in spine surgeries, is increasingly giving way to local and spinal anesthesia as the preferred option for eligible patients.

10/05/2026

Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: A Complex Approach Is Becoming More Accessible.

Despite the challenges with MISS, its benefits are evident, and ongoing innovations may mitigate these difficulties. The development of new surgical approaches and various technologies, including robotics, 3-D printed devices and virtual reality (VR) could improve outcomes for patients, diminish the...

09/28/2026

A spine you can hold in your hands may help surgeons in the most challenging operations.

According to a new study, 3D-printed spine models may support the work of spine surgeons, particularly in understanding highly complex cases and planning surgical procedures. The findings come from a study conducted at the Doctoral School of Semmelweis University and published in the journal World N...

09/21/2026

Neck pain at work may stem from poor sleep, stress and high workload not just bad posture, AI study shows.

Artificial intelligence could predict an individual office worker`s risk of musculoskeletal injury in specific body parts, a study by QUT health and data scientists has found. The researchers looked at body-region-specific risk profiles and found that individual, physical and psychosocial factors co...

09/14/2026

Back Pain Doesn t Have to Stop You, Discover the Benefits of Walking.

Most conversations about chronic back pain focus on what can be done to the back: injections, imaging, medications, and procedures. These treatments matter, and for many people, they are essential. But there is another tool that rarely gets the attention it deserves, even though it is free, accessib...

09/11/2026

On Patriot Day, we remember, reflect, and stand together in unity.

09/11/2026

Should You Get a Bone Density Scan Before Age 65?

Bone density-the thickness and strength of bones-declines with age, and osteoporosis can increase the risk of fractures and falls. But do you really need to get scanned before reaching your 60s? Here’s what experts think.

09/07/2026

Herniated Discs Are Common in Cyclists Here s Three Easy Moves that Can Help.

The vast majority of folks feel better and have a great outcome by doing mobility exercises for the hip and low back and decompression exercises for the spine. The exercises you do depends on your individual situation, but your physical therapist may recommend mobility, stability, and core strengthe...

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

09/04/2026

4 Expert-Backed Ways to Improve Your Posture.

Poor posture can affect more than just your appearance-it can lead to tight muscles and tendons and, over time, pain. The good news is that poor posture doesn’t develop overnight. It typically takes months or years of habitual slumping for more lasting issues to take root. Fortunately, regular mov...