Have you been experiencing numbness, tingling, or weakness in your extremities? What about pain or cramping in your legs when standing or walking for long periods of time? If so, it’s possible that you may be experiencing spinal stenosis, a scary-sounding condition that luckily is very treatable by a reputed spinal stenosis doctor. Dr. Gravori, […]

Chronic and debilitating back, neck, and leg pain affect many Americans every day. At ProMedSPINE in Beverly Hills, Dr. Gravori understands that this pain can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions. After performing a thorough consultation with each patient, Dr. Gravori determines which pain management treatment is best. Using the most innovative and […]

When your doctor recommends spine surgery, it is important to seek a second opinion in order to make sure that you are making the best decision for your health. The decision to undergo surgery is a serious one and patients should be fully knowledgeable about their treatment options. At ProMedSPINE in Beverly Hills, board-certified spine […]

The prospect of undergoing any surgical procedure can be scary. Unfortunately, there are many untrue myths about spine surgery that make patients more fearful than they need to be. While it is important to get a second opinion from a board-certified spine surgeon if your doctor recommends spine surgery for your chronic back pain or […]

Patients suffering from chronic back, neck, or leg pain can oftentimes feel overwhelmed when deciding which treatment is the best option to alleviate their pain. It is important for patients to find a doctor who will thoroughly evaluate their condition and help them determine the most ideal course of action. At ProMedSPINE in Beverly Hills, […]

Neurosurgeons operate on the spine and brain. They operate on the spinal cord and the nerves in addition to the spinal bones and discs. To be a neurosurgeon, one must complete 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 6-8 years of specialized neurosurgery training. In addition to working on the brain, […]

When people talk about sciatica, they are talking about the classic pain that starts from their back or buttock and shoots down their legs. They call it sciatica because the major nerves that travel to the legs (but not all) are bunched together into a large nerve called the sciatic nerve. What Causes Sciatica? The […]

Dealing with persistent back, neck, and leg pain can seriously interfere with your quality of life. But finding a doctor who can accurately and effectively treat the pain can be a difficult undertaking. At ProMedSPINE in Los Angeles, we pride ourselves on setting a high standard for patient care and providing a quality experience from […]

Almost everyone over 35 years of age has occasional or constant back pain. While it is not unusual for the lower back to hurt, it is sometimes so painful that it interferes with the quality of life. Infamous lower back pain is just a symptom of another problem and can mean many things. First and […]

Everyone knows what the spine is. But what is spinal stenosis? “Stenosis” means narrowing, so spinal stenosis simply means narrowing of the spine. The function of the spine is very important. Think of the spine as a stack of bones on top of each other in order to support the body and head. The other […]