What is throwing out your back? Perhaps you’ve experienced this intense, sharp pain that we call “throwing out your back.” Of course, that is a figure of speech. Your back is not actually thrown anywhere. But the pain is real! It can feel like parts of your back have moved, or that something needs to...

We are proud to announce that our president and founder, Dr. Richard Wohns, JD, MBA, was recently named one of the top 101 Physician Leaders to Know by Becker’s ASC Review. Dr. Wohns established Microsurgical Spine Center and is being recognized as a leader in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) sector. Becker’s ASC Review, a...

Dr. Richard Wohns, the founder and president of NeoSpine and Microsurgical Spine Center, is a leader in spinal surgery. He is committed to innovations in the field, and for that reason he started the Mazama Spine Summit, a think tank for leaders in outpatient spine surgery. Now in its 10th year, the Mazama Spine Summit...

Suffering from chronic lower back pain? Perhaps a health nut friend suggested that you try yoga, but you brushed it off. In recent years, yoga has become more and more popular. There are hot yoga classes, yoga for pregnant women, and everything in between. But could it work for you? The answer: Maybe. It all...

Becker’s Spine Review has come out with its list of the 10 most pressing issues in spine surgery for 2013. Of course, these issues also continue into 2014. We have chosen our top three trends, and some thoughts on them. Our top three trends are as follows: 1. Minimally invasive vs. open fusion. Researchers at the...

Do you lead an active lifestyle? Sure, you go to the gym or take a walk every evening. But did you drive to work or school this morning? Then sit at a desk all day? Come home to watch TV or relax on the couch? Sit in a movie for 2+ hours? Do you online...