Research shows that nearly two million people suffer a back injury each year, and that 80% of adults will injure their back at least once. From strained muscles and herniated discs to arthritis, a back injury can reduce mobility and productivity, even after it is...
We are proud to announce that Dr. Susan Sorosky, a Board-Certified specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Desert Spine and Sports Physicians, has been named one of Arizona Business Magazine's Top 100 Doctors for 2024. This prestigious award recognizes the top 100 physicians...
Sciatica is a common term patients use to describe the symptoms that occur when lumbar radiculopathy, or a pinched nerve in the low back, occurs. Radiculopathy can cause a shooting pain that typically feels like it starts in the gluteal region and then travels down...
Pickleball has quickly become America's fastest-growing sport, with players of all ages flocking to courts across the country. As fun as the sport can be, the quick starts and stops, lunges, and arm motions of pickleball can also put players at risk for injury. According...
By Alan Stupnitsky, MD For many grappling with chronic neck or chronic back pain in Phoenix, spinal injections represent a beacon of hope, offering the potential for pain relief and restored mobility. Beyond the procedure itself, knowing what to anticipate beforehand and understanding the recovery process...
Musculoskeletal injuries and joint pain don't have to hold you back. New regenerative therapies like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) offer a cutting-edge, natural way to treat pain and promote healing. If you're wondering if PRP is right for you, this guide will provide the key facts...
What is neuropathy? The peripheral sensory nervous system is a network of nerves that sends signals to the brain and spinal cord or central nervous system (CNS) from all other parts of the body. Peripheral sensory nerves send signals to the CNS, including those related to...
What is balance? We rely on balance constantly as we perform our daily routines and activities. When our balance is diminished, it can have a significant impact on our ability to walk, socialize, and function in day-to-day life. Many different parts of our body systems work...
Desert Spine and Sports Physicians is honored to be recognized in Phoenix Magazine’s 2023 Top Docs issue. Congratulations to Brad Sorosky MD who received this prestigious award in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Management. Top Doctors is an annual survey of health care professionals conducted by PHOENIX magazine. This is...
What is cervical stenosis? Myelopathy? Stenosis simply means narrowing. Cervical stenosis refers to a narrowing of the spinal canal in the cervical spine or neck. The spinal canal is the hollow space in the center of the spine that contains the spinal cord and the nerve...