Posts by Dr. Gerald H. Smith

The original medical treatment plan recommended surgery to fuse the cervical vertebrae in the herniated area, C5-6. Embarking on the surgical path would have proved detrimental to the patient’s recovery. Background Patient John K. presented with a past medical history of five years of neck pain (with exacerbation during the colder months) that did not…

Headaches can mean more than sheer physical torture-they can disrupt work, destroy weekend plans, even put a strain on a marriage. In reality, chronic headaches can destroy one’s quality of life.