Neal Shah, M.D.

03/02/2026

Not all back pain comes from discs, this distinction matters in practice.

02/27/2026

Arthritis pain doesn’t always look dramatic on imaging symptoms usually matter more

02/26/2026

Facet degeneration is a common but often overlooked pain source in patients with movement based pain

02/24/2026

These two terms get confused often, but clinically, they behave very differently.

Understanding the difference is the first step toward accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term relief.
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02/20/2026

Surgery is rarely the first step when symptoms are evaluated correctly.

02/19/2026

Excess Weight Increases Risk Of Low Back Pain, Researchers Find.

Did holiday treats add a few extra pounds to your frame? If so, your risk for low back pain might have increased, as well, a new study says.

02/19/2026

Early evaluation often changes the long-term course I see in patients.

02/18/2026

Walking pain is often misunderstood this is a spinal pattern I see frequently in clinic.

02/17/2026

Treating the wrong source is one of the biggest reasons pain doesn’t improve.

02/13/2026

Ongoing pain is a signal, clarity starts with proper evaluation.

02/12/2026

Leg pain that begins in the back often follows a nerve pattern rather than a muscle injury.

02/10/2026

Identifying what’s irritating the nerve is what actually changes outcomes