The Anand Spine Group

02/20/2026

🤝 Welcome to the Team: Jennifer Pajounia, PA-C

We are excited to welcome Jennifer Pajounia, PA-C to The Anand Spine Group! Jennifer joins our team as a Board-Certified Physician Assistant with a strong foundation in clinical and surgical care in orthopedic and urgent care settings. She completed her undergraduate education at UCLA and earned her Physician Assistant degree from Western University of Health Sciences.

Jennifer brings a breadth of experience from high-volume urgent care to hands-on surgical rotations, including general surgery and multidisciplinary care in orthopedics and oncology. She now plays a vital role in orthopedic spine surgery, serving as first assistant in the operating room with Dr. Neel Anand and helping manage patient care from evaluation through recovery.

Her commitment to clear communication, thoughtful patient-centered care, and meticulous clinical judgment aligns with our mission to deliver exceptional outcomes and a positive patient experience. We’re thrilled to have Jennifer on board and look forward to the expertise and compassion she brings to every patient’s spine health journey!

👉 Learn more about Jennifer and our team at infospine.net/meet-jennifer-pajounia-pa-c.

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02/19/2026

🦴 Advanced Care for Spinal Health: Artificial Disc Surgery with Dr. Neel Anand

Trouble with chronic neck or back pain that won’t respond to conservative treatment? Artificial disc replacement may be a powerful option — and Dr. Neel Anand is at the forefront of offering this advanced solution.

On The Anand Spine Group’s patient education page, Dr. Anand explains how artificial discs are designed to mimic the natural motion of a healthy spinal joint, offering an alternative to traditional fusion surgery. By preserving mobility and reducing stress on adjacent levels of the spine, artificial disc replacement can help patients achieve better functional outcomes and improved quality of life.

✨ Key Benefits of Artificial Disc Replacement:
• Maintains natural spinal motion
• May lower the risk of adjacent-level degeneration
• Can provide pain relief when conservative care fails
• Suitable for carefully selected patients with degenerative disc disease

Dr. Anand — internationally recognized in minimally invasive spine surgery and spinal reconstruction — offers personalized evaluation and expert surgical care for patients considering disc replacement. His commitment to patient education helps individuals make informed decisions about their spinal health and treatment options.

👉 Discover more about artificial disc surgery and whether you might be a candidate at infospine.net/artificial-disc-replacement

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02/17/2026

💬 Life-Changing Care: Patient Testimonial for Dr. Neel Anand

One of the most meaningful reflections of a physician’s impact is hearing directly from the people whose lives have been transformed through their care — and this testimonial from Bernie G., MD, FACR is a profound example.

Bernie, a radiologist in his mid-70s, struggled with severe degenerative scoliosis and debilitating back pain that left him unable to walk any significant distance and even wheelchair-bound at one point. After consulting multiple surgeons without success, he was referred to Dr. Neel Anand, internationally recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive spine and scoliosis surgery.

After undergoing a staged scoliosis reconstruction and follow-up cervical decompression, Bernie experienced remarkable improvement — he is now pain-free, standing upright, walking with ease, and even taller than before surgery. In his own words:

“His team is very collaborative and I do not think there is a better scoliosis surgeon in the country.” — Bernie G., MD, FACR

This testimonial speaks to Dr. Anand’s commitment to patient-centered care, advanced surgical skill, and the life-enhancing potential of cutting-edge spine treatment.

👉 You can read Bernie’s full story on the The Anand Spine Group site at infospine.net/bernie-g.
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02/13/2026

📘 About The Anand Spine Group — Exceptional Spine Care, Personalized for You

At The Anand Spine Group, advanced surgical expertise meets compassionate, patient-centered care. Led by internationally recognized spine surgeon Dr. Neel Anand, the team specializes in minimally invasive techniques for treating a wide range of spinal disorders for adults and children — from trauma to deformity and beyond.

✨ What Makes The Anand Spine Group Stand Out:
• Focus on minimally invasive spine surgery that often means smaller incisions, faster recovery, and better outcomes for patients.
• A multidisciplinary team committed to offering the latest treatment options and comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Expertise in treating even complex spinal conditions like scoliosis and structural deformities using advanced and innovative approaches.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Neel Anand is not only a highly trained orthopedic spine surgeon and educator, but also a pioneer in modern spine surgery. His work in minimally invasive treatments has helped redefine patient care and improve surgical outcomes.

📍 Whether you’re researching care options for yourself or a loved one, visit the "About The Anand Spine Group" page to learn more about the team, their philosophy, and how they support patients through every step of their spine health journey:
🔗 https://infospine.net/about-the-anand-spine-group/

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02/12/2026

📘 Advanced Care for Complex & Revision Spine Surgery with Dr. Anand

When it comes to challenging spinal conditions — especially cases that involve deformity, failed prior surgery, or structural instability — expert surgical care makes all the difference. On his Complex & Revision Spine Surgery page, Dr. Neel Anand and The Anand Spine Group explain how they evaluate and treat some of the most complicated spine disorders to help patients find long-lasting relief.

🔍 What This Page Covers:
• How complex spine issues — like kyphosis (excessive forward curvature) and flat back syndrome — affect posture and function.
• The challenge of pseudarthrosis (non-union) — when a prior spinal fusion fails to heal properly — and how it’s addressed surgically.
• Management of failed back syndrome/post-laminectomy syndrome, where persistent pain follows earlier spine surgery.

💡 Some complex cases benefit from traditional open surgery, while others may use a hybrid approach combining open and minimally invasive techniques — always tailored to the individual patient’s anatomy and goals.

👨‍⚕️ With years of specialized experience in both minimally invasive and complex spine procedures, Dr. Anand focuses on diagnosing underlying structural problems and designing surgical plans that aim for the best possible functional outcomes.

📍 Learn more about how complex spinal conditions are treated and what options might be right for you:
🔗 https://infospine.net/complex-revision-spine-surgery/

The Anand Spine Group in Los Angeles, CA offers treatments for patients with complex spinal deformities and disorders. Connect with us today.

02/10/2026

📣 Real Patient, Real Results: Teal’s Story with Dr. Anand

At The Anand Spine Group, patient success isn’t just a goal — it’s reality. Teal S., who was living with spinal instability and Charcot joints, shares a powerful testimony of transformation after surgical care with Dr. Neel Anand.

✨ “I feel so lucky and blessed that Dr. Anand was assigned to my case. I feel great and have a wonderful life. Dr. Anand gave me back my career. He has a very special place in my heart.” — Teal S.

Her journey highlights the impact that skilled, compassionate spine care can have on daily function, independence, and quality of life. Whether it’s returning to meaningful work or simply feeling better each day, stories like Teal’s show how personalized surgical expertise can help patients regain what matters most.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Anand and his team specialize in minimally invasive and complex spine procedures, focused on reducing pain and improving mobility for adults facing challenging spinal conditions.

📍 Read full patient stories and learn more about care at: https://infospine.net/teal-s/

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02/06/2026

The generosity of donors to the FREMISS Global Aid program allows us to continue our mission. With donor support, we can expand our research, strengthen our programs and improve the future of for patients all over the world. Learn more!

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02/04/2026

Motion Preservation Techniques | Cervical & Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement – The Anand Spine Group

✅ Explore advanced motion preservation techniques led by Dr. Neel Anand, including cervical and lumbar artificial disc replacement, designed to maintain natural spinal movement, relieve pain, and improve function. Learn about innovative devices Dr. Anand has helped investigate through FDA clinical trials.

👉https://infospine.net/motion-preservation-techniques/
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02/03/2026

If you are still thinking about your , I have a great idea for you -avoiding back pain. In my latest blog, I discuss how you can make your healthiest year yet.

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Regarding New Year’s resolutions, I doubt that “avoiding back pain” is at the top of most people’s lists. It should be. As a spine surgeon, I see firsthand the debilitating effects back pain can have on nearly every aspect of people’s lives. My role is not just to perform surgeries, but al...

01/30/2026

Patient Testimonial:

James Swift has struggled with low back pain and sciatica on his left side ever since he injured himself working as a Los Angeles County fire captain at age 40.

Although he underwent a laminectomy and microdiscectomy to repair a protruding spinal disc pressing on his nerve, the symptoms returned when he was 55, after retirement. “It got to be pretty unbearable,” Swift recalls. His wife, who is a registered nurse, helped him find Dr. Anand for further treatment.

During their consultation, Dr. Anand discovered that Swift's spinal disc had ruptured and was compressing the spinal nerve, causing severe pain down his lower back, buttocks, and leg on the left side. Dr. Anand recommended and performed a two-level spinal fusion on Swift’s L4-5, and L4-S1 disc.

Dr. Anand informed Swift that he would be seeing him in about 10 years as the upper portion of his spine was beginning to become problematic. "He showed me on the x-ray, he said this is starting to fatigue, starting to wear," he explains.

As predicted, about 12 years later, Swift again began feeling pain radiating from his lower back down his left side, but this time he noticed additional symptoms affecting his left quadricep and thigh. "I'd just be sitting there, and it felt like somebody took a bare electrical cord and stuck it on my leg to give me this intense electrical shock."

On July 21, 2025, Dr. Anand performed a two-level disc replacement at Swift's L2-3 and L3-4 disc. Since then, Swift said he feels like he's back at 100% in a short amount of time. "And the nerve impingement, that electrical shock that I described, that's completely gone," he adds.

And as a gymnast in high school and current student of martial arts, Swift was worried about losing flexibility due to multiple spinal surgeries. Fortunately, that hasn’t happened. "Two weeks ago, I just resumed my flexibility training and stretching, which has been a concern because with that surgery being fresh, I didn't want to do any bending, lifting, or twisting on his surgery site that would stress that area," Swift says. "But Dr. Anand gave me the okay for it in moderation."

Swift enthusiastically recommends Dr. Anand, describing him as personable, straightforward, and thorough in explaining both the problems and solutions. "And he went to bat for us with the insurance company," Swift continues. "He had applied for the two-level fusion and when we asked what about the disc replacement, he said, well, I never ever had it approved, but I will ask. He spent quite a bit of time on the phone with them and went to bat for me and asked for approval on the two-level disc replacement and he was able to get that."

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01/29/2026

📢 New Resource Alert from Dr. Anand!

Struggling with chronic back pain or wondering what life looks like after minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS)? Dr. Neel Anand shares an in-depth guide on returning to active living after MISS, including what to expect during recovery, pain management, physical therapy, and how these advanced techniques can help patients regain mobility and enjoy life again.

Minimally invasive spine surgery uses smaller incisions and reduced tissue disruption to help patients experience less pain, shorter hospital stays, and a more rapid path back to daily activities and long-term quality of life.

👉 Read more: https://infospine.net/return-to-active-living-after-miss/

Whether you’re considering surgery or currently on your recovery journey, this guide is a valuable step toward understanding how to get back to the activities you love with confidence and care.

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01/27/2026

❄️ Cooler Weather, Stiffer Neck? You’re Not Alone. ❄️
As temperatures drop and winter settles in, many people notice an unwelcome return of neck pain. Changing weather, fluctuating barometric pressure, and seasonal habits—like bundling up, moving less, and spending more time hunched over indoors—can all put extra strain on your cervical spine.

The good news? Neck pain doesn’t have to be part of the season. By understanding what triggers fall-related stiffness and taking a few proactive steps, you can stay comfortable and enjoy everything winter has to offer.

👉 Read our latest blog to learn why neck pain worsens in cooler months—and what you can do to prevent it.

🔗https://infospine.net/2026/01/your-guide-to-avoiding-neck-pain-this-winter/
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As the temperatures deep and the air takes on a crisp, cool edge, many people find themselves experiencing an unwelcome seasonal shift: the return of nagging neck pain. It might seem odd, but the transition from summer warmth to winter chill — and all the behavioral changes that come with it can m...