Recovering from low back surgery can be challenging, but with the right exercises, you can regain strength and stability. Here are 12 exercises recommended by physical therapists to enhance your recovery following a lumbar laminectomy and discectomy.
02/16/2026
Research finds new method to reduce infant spinal taps.
A simple combination of blood and urine tests may allow many infants with fevers (febrile) to safely avoid lumbar punctures (spinal taps), according to new findings from a major international study published in JAMA. The results show that these noninvasive tests can reliably identify infants with fe...
02/09/2026
Acute Low Back Pain Guideline on the Way.
A clinical practice guideline for the Assessment and Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain is being developed by a multidisciplinary guideline development group (GDG), including the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM).
02/09/2026
What to Do for Pinched Nerve Pain in the Neck.
A pinched nerve in the neck can cause pain, numbness, and weakness that extends through the neck, shoulder, and arm.1 The medical name for neck nerve pain is "cervical radiculopathy." While the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the neck and shoulder can be really uncomfortable, treatment for a pinched....
02/02/2026
MRI-based evaluation system accurately quantifies paraspinal muscle atrophy and nerve root injury severity.
A noninvasive MRI technique that measures volumetric changes in paraspinal muscles could transform how doctors assess nerve damage in the cervical spine, which helps guide more precise treatment decisions and potentially speed recovery for patients suffering from either sudden trauma or gradual dege...
02/02/2026
How do you get rid of a lower back spasm?
Lower back spasms can be painful, but they are treatable. Certain remedies, stretches, and lifestyle changes can help reduce or get rid of back spasms.
01/23/2026
Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort—a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously.
About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and treatments during pregnancy for fear that they may cause harm to their unborn baby. Yet, most are unaware o...
01/02/2026
Back pain tied to higher rates of common diseases.
Back pain isn't just a debilitating condition; it may be a flag for other major health issues. New research shows the incidence of conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and cancer is higher in people with back pain than in those without back pain.
01/01/2026
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!
12/29/2025
Endoscopic Surgical Strategy for Upper Lumbar Disc Herniation With Spinal Canal Stenosis: A Technical Note.
Treatment of upper lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with concomitant spinal canal stenosis is challenging. Conventionally, addressing both pathologies endoscopically requires the use of both transforaminal and interlaminar endoscopic systems, which increases surgical invasiveness and procedural compl...
12/26/2025
How does obesity impact lower back pain?
Lower back pain can be a symptom of obesity. This is because excess weight can increase stress on the spine. This increased stress may cause lower back pain to occur.
12/22/2025
Seated salsa - the miracle movement to help ease back pain.
Lower back pain is a chronic condition that affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. A simple exercise could be a big help. And the best thing? You don't even have to get up to do it.
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Dr. Daniel K. Park is a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is currently an Associate Professor in Orthopedic Spine Surgery and serves as Director of Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery at William Beaumont Hospital-Royal Oak. He also is the medical director of Orthopedic Spine Research Lab. Dr. Park earned his bachelor of science degree at Emory University and then graduated from Duke University Medical School. He finished his orthopedic surgery residency at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois and his spine surgery fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Park is recipient of various awards and honors, such as Edward D. Smith Emory scholar, Georgia HOPE scholar, Georgia Governor's scholar, William G. Anylan Duke Scholar, and Howard Hughes medical student research fellow. He is also a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and Phi Beta Kappa. He has also been selected to attend AAOS/OREF/ORS Clinician Scientist Development Program and the AOA-OREF Resident Leadership Forum.
Dr. Park's clinical and research interests are in all disorders of the spine, particularly in minimally invasive surgery and cervical spine. Dr. Park has been active in research since medical school and has been recognized for his research endeavors early in his academic career. He has been a recipient of the Talmage Peele Award at Duke University and won outstanding oral platform presentation at Duke Alpha Omega Alpha Research symposium. He was selected as best resident research three straight years at Rush University. He has presented his research at various national meetings including the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRC), Lumbar Spine Research Society (LSRS), American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS), and Howard Hughes Medical Institute medical student research symposium.
Education and Training
Academic Positions
Assistant Professor- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Oakland University School of Medicine
Medical Director- Orthopedic Spine Research Lab, William Beaumont Hospital
Director- Orthopedic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Professional Training
Emory University Spinal Surgery Fellowship Atlanta, GA Program Director: John Heller, MD and Scott Boden, MD
Rush University Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Chicago, IL Program Chairman: Joshua Jacobs, MD
Rush University General Surgery Internship Chicago, IL Program Director: Norman Wool, MD
Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School
M.D/2005 Duke University School of Medicine Durham, NC
Undergraduate
B.S/2001 Emory University Atlanta, GA Major: Biology
Current and Past Positions
2013 - Medical Director of Orthopedic Spine Research
William Beaumont Hospital
2013 - Director of Orthopedic Minimally Invasive Spine
William Beaumont Hospital
2012-14 - Co-Editor Beaumont Spine Newsletter
William Beaumont Hospital
2011 - Assistant Professor Orthopedic Surgery
Oakland Univ. School of Medicine
2011 - Clinical Instructor Orthopedic Surgery
William Beaumont Hospital
2010-11 - Clinical Instructor Orthopedic Surgery
Emory University
Professional Memberships
AOSpineMember
Lumbar Spine Research SocietyMember
Korean American Spine SocietyMember
Spine Arthroplasty SocietyMember
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsFellow
Alpha Omega AlphaDuke University
Phi Beta KappaEmory University
Phi Delta Epilson Pre-medical societyEmory University
Phi Eta Sigma Honor SocietyEmory University
Leadership
Anatomy CommitteeAmerican Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
