Ankur Khosla, MD

03/09/2026

Spring cleaning feels productive until your body reminds you it’s been a long winter.

Reaching high shelves, lifting storage bins, and bending for hours put more strain on your body than most people expect.

If you find yourself slowing down halfway through the day, it could be about how your spine and joints are handling the load.

At AK Pain & Spine Center, we evaluate your movements to find exactly where that strain is coming from. By correcting alignment issues and relieving joint pressure, we help restore your mobility so you can tackle your to-do list without the lingering aches.

Share this with someone who’s already deep into cleaning mode.

03/06/2026

There’s nothing better than hearing someone is back to doing what they love.

Helping patients get back to their routines, whether that’s golf, walking, traveling, or keeping up with family, is what it’s all about.

Share this with someone who lives for their time on the court.

03/04/2026

That wobbly first push, the proud little smile, the “Did you see me?!”
Moments like these don’t wait, and neither should you.

Here’s what you should know:
Sciatica is not random. It happens when something in your lower back such as a disc, joint or even a tight muscle irritates the nerve. That irritation sends signals down nerve pathways which is why the pain can shoot from the back, to the thigh or even your foot.

At AK Pain & Spine Center, we start by identifying the exact sources of your irritation. By getting to the source of the symptoms we can build a personalized plan focused on reducing inflammation, improving mobility, and restoring comfort and confidence into your days.

Your time is valuable, and we want to help make every moment count.

Visit our website or give us a call to schedule a consultation.

03/02/2026

Ready to get back on the trails?

Spring means the paths are filling up again, and if you’re gearing up for those long weekend rides, you want to feel at your absolute best.

But if your pedaling feels hesitant, or your balance and control feel less fluid than they used to, you might want to look at your joint stability and support.

That’s where AK Pain & Spine Center can make a difference. A thorough assessment can pinpoint exactly what's causing your stiffness or discomfort.

The sooner you address what’s limiting your movement, the more you’ll enjoy the ride.

02/20/2026

The sacroiliac (SI) joint is one of the most overlooked sources of low back and leg pain.

If your symptoms don’t match a textbook case of sciatica, it’s worth getting your SI joint evaluated.

Send this to someone who’s had back pain for years with no clear answers.

02/18/2026

That dull ache or burning between your shoulder blades might be tied to the thoracic part of your spine, not just tight muscles.

When spinal joints are irritated or compressed, they can make even simple movements feel uncomfortable.

If this sounds familiar, we can help.

Tag someone who always says, “I’ve just got a knot back there.”

02/16/2026

02/13/2026

Cervicogenic headaches are caused by issues in the neck or upper spine, and they often mimic migraines.

If your headache flares up when you move your neck, this could be the cause.

Like this post if you’ve ever felt a headache creep up from your shoulders.

02/11/2026

Tension, knots, and “hot spots” in your back or shoulders may be more than everyday stress.

They could be trigger points: tight bundles of muscle that irritate nearby nerves and cause pain to spread.
Treatment options range from physical therapy to injections, depending on severity.

Save this post if your pain keeps coming back, no matter how much you stretch.

02/09/2026

Chronic pain and poor sleep go hand-in-hand. One affects the other in a cycle that is difficult to break.

Even mild discomfort can prevent your body from entering restorative sleep. And the less you sleep, the more sensitive you may be to pain the next day.

Like this post if you’ve ever woken up more tired than when you went to bed.

02/06/2026

It’s not “just back pain.”

Lower back issues send more people to the doctor and keep more people out of work than any other condition worldwide.

The good news? There are more options than ever to treat it.

Save this post for reference if your pain flares up.

02/04/2026

SI joint dysfunction is one of the most overlooked causes of lower back pain.

If sitting, standing, or walking all seem to make it worse, the problem might not be your muscles, but the joint that supports your spine.

AK Pain & Spine offers focused care that starts with proper diagnosis.

Like this post if you’ve ever struggled to sit comfortably for more than 10 minutes.