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When it comes to spine pain, it seems like the lower back gets all the attention. But the top of your spine—including the neck area—is equally vulnerable to experiencing the nagging, stabbing pain that leads many people to search the internet for help. At Kalra Brain...

KBS Offers New Hope for Neck and Spine Pain Awareness months come and go. But if the condition in the spotlight is one you happen to deal with personally, you’re more likely to take notice. And if you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from severe neck or...

Simple Tricks and When to Call in the ProsFrom parents working remotely to students learning remotely, more and more Americans are working and receiving an education from the comfort of their own homes than ever before. But just because you’re working (or...

If you suffer from a herniated disc (also called spinal disc herniation), you’re not alone! The Mayo Clinic estimates this very common condition affects more than three million Americans per year. At Kalra Brain & Spine, we see many individuals who are...

Find Out Why Your Back Hurts and if Surgery Can HelpDo you live with chronic back pain? You’re not alone. Back pain that just won’t go away is the most common type of chronic pain reported in the U.S., with millions of Americans suffering. But how do you...

What’s the Difference Between a Neurosurgeon and a Spine Surgeon (and a Neurologist, for that matter?!?)At Kalra Brain & Spine, we hear many of the same questions from patients who come our way. Things like, Is a neurosurgeon the same as a neurologist?...

As we age, a few noticeable signs—like random gray hairs and those pesky fine lines and wrinkles—can begin to show up when we look in the mirror. While those outward signs of aging can be more apparent, there are some internal signs of aging that take...

More than brains and more than spines, the team at Kalra Brain & Spine takes great pride in delivering the most up-to-date, evidence-based, comprehensive neurosurgical care out there. Dr. Kalra is a specialist in both the brain and the spine, so his...

How Pain Can Be Your Advisor Unexplained pain of any type can be an inconvenience and is certainly a nuisance. But there are instances where unexplained pain—especially if that pain is severe and/or chronic—can be downright scary. And here is the truth;...

Hear the term scoliosis and it likely brings up memories of annual spine checks in the nurse’s office in elementary school. Maybe you even remember a friend or classmate who had to wear a brace to help manage the condition. But did you know that scoliosis is not just...