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Playing Tennis with Injury

Protecting Your Back While Playing Tennis

Our primary goal is to help our patients live the healthiest, most pain-free lives they can, and exercise is an essential part of that. We find tennis is a great activity option for many of our patients, as it is low-impact and courts and equipment are highly accessible. Whether you have a history of back pain or simply want to prevent it, here are a few tips to help you get out on the courts while making sure your back is taken care of at the same time.

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Neuro vs Ortho

Neurosurgeon vs Orthopedic Surgeon: Which is Right For You?

When a patient begins to experience back pain that will require a specialist’s attention, many consider making an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon to be the natural next step. While orthopedists do specialize in the entire musculoskeletal system and have training in spinal surgery, they aren’t always the right choice for every patient. While orthopedic surgeons are trained to treat bones, joints and ligaments all over your body, neurosurgeons spend their six to seven years of training focusing solely on your brain, spine and nervous system. This concentrated focus often helps a neurosurgeon have a deeper understanding of the delicate nuances of the spine.

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Dr. Schlesinger Named A 2016 Best Healthcare Professional

Our focus at Legacy Spine and Neurological Specialists is always our patients. From helping our current patients find relief to creating new, cutting-edge procedures for those who may seek out our help in the future, we’re constantly working to provide life-changing results. It is this intense focus on our patients that causes this announcement to be especially exciting: Dr. Scott Schlesinger was recently named one of 2016’s Best Healthcare Professionals by AY Magazine.

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