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On any given day, millions of Americans are struggling with lower back pain, for a variety of reasons. One of the more common culprits behind low back pain is sacroiliac joint dysfunction, which we review here.

You have nerve damage that’s causing no small amount of pain, and you certainly don’t want the discomfort to become your new normal. Here, we dive into how nerves repair themselves and when they need a hand.

If you’re considering back surgery, there are a few key points we want to share so you feel comfortable and confident in whatever decision you make. After all, your health and wellness are at stake.

You rely on your hands a good deal, so when a condition like carpal tunnel syndrome strikes and creates functional problems, never mind the discomfort, you want solutions. Here’s a look at one — carpal tunnel release surgery.

The road to pain relief can be a tricky one with options that sometimes create more problems than they solve. For this reason, and others, more people are turning to spinal cord stimulation.

You’re undergoing spine surgery to relieve your back or neck pain, and you want to do what you can to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible during your recovery. Here are some great practices.

Neck pain on its own is bad enough, but if the discomfort is spreading down into your arm and hand, it may be time to take action. Here’s a look at when surgery may be a good option for your neck pain.

When it comes to solving back or neck pain issues due to degenerating discs, artificial disc replacement is making great headway over the traditional fusion procedures. Here are some of the advantages of replacing discs.

Issues along the spine are often linked, and treating the entire issue at once has been one of the keys to our success in helping patients get rid of pain. Such is often the case with your lumbar spine and your sacroiliac joints.

There are many reasons why musculoskeletal and neurology experts are indicating prolonged sitting and poor posture as extremely important health issues to address — and we cover a few of them here.

These days, you can’t run even a few steps without wincing in pain. Or, perhaps you’re having trouble swinging your racket or club thanks to stiffness in your back or neck. We can help.

Of the nearly 620 million people worldwide who have lower back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction accounts for more than its fair share. Here’s a look at this common condition and how we can help.

Your spine can undergo degeneration which leads many people to seek out a multitude of treatments. From conservative treatments to pain management procedures, and even surgical intervention, patients will do whatever it takes to achieve a pain-free life.

There are many paths to lower back pain, but nerve compression issues are most common and persistent. Here, we review different techniques for relieving that nerve pressure and your discomfort.

There are times when a body part is so worn down that replacement is your best option, which can be true of your spinal discs. Whether the problem disc is in your neck or in your lower back, here’s a look at life after artificial disc replacement.

Your life has changed, for the worse, because of disc problems in your spine, and you’re reviewing your options. Here, we explore why artificial disc replacement excels over spinal fusion.

Thanks to an exciting new technology — restorative neuromodulation — we can build muscle strength in your lower back to stabilize your spine. And this added support can go a long way toward combating your pain.

Every day, you wake up wondering just how much your lower back pain is going to interfere with your life, and you’re tired of living under the threat. There are solutions for lower back pain, and we review them here.

For the 1 in 5 Americans who struggles with chronic pain, finding effective solutions for relief can, unfortunately, be frustrating. Before declaring defeat, we urge you to explore spinal cord stimulation.

As many as 1 in 4 people may have a pituitary tumor, but most are benign and don’t cause any symptoms. Should a tumor grow large enough or start to affect hormone production, a pituitary tumor becomes a little more obvious.

You’re struggling with chronic back or neck pain that stems from a problem in one of your discs. To solve the problem, you’re wondering which approach is right for you — disc replacement or spinal fusion.

Globally, up to 84% of the adult population experiences lower back pain at some point in their lives. While there are many causes of lower back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction accounts for its fair share of the problem.

The idea of brain surgery to remove a tumor, understandably, gives you pause. To help ease your mind, we outline why brain tumor surgery is effective and how we go about removing problematic tumors.

You’ve tried a number of conservative treatments to remedy your chronic neck pain, as well as the symptoms that radiate into your arms. It may be time to consider a longer-lasting solution, and cervical disc replacement is a great option.

You’re experiencing shock-like pains in your face and you want to understand why. One possible cause is trigeminal neuralgia, which is diagnosed in about 15,000 people in the United States each year.

You’re experiencing strange symptoms that seem unrelated to any other problem, and you’re wondering whether the issue may lie in your brain. Here’s a look at some of the more common symptoms of a brain tumor.

You’re tired of neuropathic pain limiting your life and you’re not enthusiastic about taking medications that only mask the symptoms. Explore how neuromodulation may hold the key to your pain relief.

Your peripheral nerves control everything from the sensations you feel throughout your body to your ability to urinate and digest food. When a peripheral nerve is compromised, surgery can sometimes provide the best solution.

We’ve traced your lower back pain to a dysfunction in your sacroiliac (SI) joints, and you want to know your options for relieving your discomfort, including surgery. Here’s a look at what SI surgery can accomplish.

You’ve been hobbled by disc problems in your neck or lower back and you want a meaningful and long-term solution. Disc replacement surgery may be just the answer — and, here’s why.

Your back is killing you, and nothing you or your doctors have tried seems to work. Is it time to consider spine surgery? Here are some signs that spine surgery might be right for you.

One of the trends that I have observed over the past couple of weeks is how commonly we have talked about the incredible activities that our patients do inside and outside of the workplace. We always ask our patients what they do for a living and what...

Let’s discuss the facts and myths associated with artificial disc replacement. First of all, we have been performing artificial disc replacements, on a regular basis, for well over a decade. These are no longer considered experimental devices and/or...

In lieu of Valentine’s Day last week, let’s talk about the importance of cardiovascular health and the brain. Many people have heard from their physicians that they need to watch what they eat, do more exercise, maintain their blood pressure, etc.

Pain. Almost everyone experiences pain, but do we actually understand it? The Oxford dictionary defines it as “physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.” This common definition is taught to us as we grow up as kids, and it isn’t...

As we enter this new year, it almost feels like deja vu. We keep getting wave after wave of this current virus. And the ramifications seem the same. Last Thursday around 4 pm I got a call from the hospital that we would have to decrease our surgical...

If you have seen the Star Wars saga you’re familiar with the scene of the Death Star firing its laser beam on planets to destroy them. But to those who have not, a concentric set of beams converge to fire a large beam upon a planet and destroy it...

“To me, if life boils down to one thing, it’s movement. To live is to keep moving.” – Jerry Seinfeld

To touch up on the Instagram post from Friday (10/15/21), while discussing with patients about various spinal operations we get sidetracked with the type of operation, implants, and unique technologies to be used. However, fundamentally, the actual...

Many of our patients are afflicted by what is colloquially known as a “slipped disc”. Most often this is from gradual degeneration of the discs over time. However, this can also be from an acute injury, usually a lifting injury. We have even seen...

Something that we don’t talk about quite as often is the approach we take with treating brain tumors. Brain tumors have very unique profiles like each patient, we approach them on an individual basis. Depending on the location, the symptoms, the overall...

If you have stumbled across this blog I know you’ve experienced all it takes to bring a special life into this world. Kudos, your resilience, and determination will serve you well in motherhood! Pregnancy and delivery are not for the faint of heart and...

You may know that Dr. Mesiwala operates on brains and spines. However, he also completes surgeries for peripheral nerve disorders as well.

Dr. Mesiwala implanted the ReActiv8 Neurostimulation System in a patient two weeks ago, becoming the first Neurosurgeon in the country to do so. This neuromuscular stimulator is implanted as bilateral electrodes into the multifidus muscle for muscular...

Are you a first responder or serve in the military (Thank you for your service!)? Are you an active person that suddenly has been experiencing disabling neck or back pain? Perhaps you are someone that is suffering from severe “nerve-like pain” in the...

From 2000 through 2005, I experienced intermittent right sciatica. The cause of it was likely a herniated lumbar disc, that would flare up when I was particularly active or straining my back. In 2009 my pain became so severe, I canceled my scheduled...

During Brain Tumor Awareness Month (May) we encountered several brain tumor patients. One stood out in particular. He was a 50-year-old male whom we had barely gotten to know. By that I mean, while we were speaking to this patient, we weren’t sure if it...

A witty middle-aged man presented to our clinic with significant back pain. He had dealt with back pain radiating to his legs for years. However, during our encounter, he happened to mention that while leaning his head backward he had a brief but yet...

The Southern California Center for Neuroscience and Spine (SCCNS) was launched in 2005 by Dr. Mesiwala to serve the people of the Inland Empire. While part of a multi-specialty medical group, he continued to expand his reach throughout the region to...

We had the sweetest 86 year old female as our patient recently. She had a genuine kind heart and positive attitude. The patient had many years of wear and tear on her back. Over time she lost the normal curvature of her spine and developed scoliosis...

Many patients who come to our offices often wonder why they are being seen for degenerative disc/joint disease, disc bulges, etc. By the time a patient is seen by our providers, they have endured their symptoms for quite some time and upon reading their...

Back in 2013, a middle-aged man came to me with terrible kypho-scoliosis. Scoliosis, being the sideways curvature of the spine; and kyphosis, being an excessive outward curvature. To paint a relatable picture, the patient said that he “felt like the...

Sometimes our patients will present to us with a normal or near-normal lumbar MRI but have severe low back pain. The true answer to the source of their pain is actually not their lumbar spine but the SI Joint. We value empowering our patients with...

Dr. Mesiwala was recently asked by DISC Sports and Spine Center and Becker’s Spine Review about his views and thoughts on artificial disc replacement and its future.

We want you to get back to life as normal, as soon as possible.