New York City spinal surgeon Dr. Jason Gallina's web site's site map

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About Dr. Gallina and his office staff, procedures, etc.

• office overview
• office procedures
  • general information and appointments
  • what to bring with you for your appointment
  • insurance and financial policies
  • test results
  • prescriptions
• your visit with Dr. Gallina
  • What should I expect on the first visit to my doctor?
  • How will my doctor begin to examine my spine?
  • during your visit
  • after visiting Dr. Gallina
• if you need spinal surgery
  • questions to ask Dr. Gallina
  • preparing for your hospital stay
  • what to expect after surgery

patient forms (if forms do not appear, make sure your pop-up blocker is OFF)

• HIPAA notice of privacy practices
• initial appointment information
• health questionnaire
• Español
  regristracion del paciente

• meet Dr. Jason M. Gallina
  • credentials
  • research
  • publications
  • presentation

Healthy back and neck FAQS

• Are abdominal "crunch" exercises the best way to keep from having low back pain?
• What is the best aerobic exercise I can do to take care of my spine?
• Will a support belt or brace keep my low back safe when I lift at work?
• I get a lot of back pain when I sit at my computer. Do I need a new chair?
• Is "correct" posture really that important to the health of my spine?
• Should I lock my feet when doing a sit up?
• What exercises should I continue doing to keep my low back toned and healthy?
• Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Posture
• Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Spine
• Tips to Relieve Stress and Tension

Pain

• How Back and Neck Pain are Diagnosed
• Low Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Which is better to use, heat or ice?
• I keep reading about doctors prescribing Glucosamine for arthritis. Will this medication help my back pain?
• Will I need to have therapy until my pain goes completely away?

Recovery and Rehabilitation FAQs - Tips for a speedy and healthy recovery

• What Can I Expect While in the Hospital?
• What Can I Expect When I Get Home?
• Setting Expectations for Your Recovery
• Tips for Daily Living
• How can I keep from having problems with my spine after spine surgery?
• My spine condition has kept me out of work for some time. When can I get back to work, and how will I know I can do my work safely?
• When can I play golf, ride a bike, or go hiking after spine surgery?
• Physical Therapy
• How much longer will I need physical therapy?

frequently asked questions

spine diseases and conditions

• Spinal stenosis
• Compression fracture and degenerative disk disease
• Herniated disc
• Low back pain
• Neck pain
• Osteoporosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• Scoliosis
• Sacroiliac joint syndrome
• Scheuermann's kyphosis
• Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis

spinal conditions and disorders FAQ

• The parts of your spine and how they work
• Part of my hand feels numb and my arm just doesn't seem as strong as it should. Could this be from a pinched nerve?
• What is the difference between a ruptured disc and a herniated disc?
• My spine condition has kept me out of work for some time. When can I get back to work, and how will I know I can do my work safely?
• Spinal Compression Fractures - Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

diagnostic tests

• bone scans
• CT scans
• discograms
• electromyograms
• facet blocks
• lab tests
• mri-scans
• myelograms
• x-rays

Diagnostic FAQs to reveal how tests provide information about your spine, back and neck conditions

• What does a CAT scan show?
• How does a bone scan work?
• I have an injured disc and my doctor said I needed to have a discogram test. What is a discogram, and what will it show?
• My doctor thinks I have a pinched nerve in my neck and wants to do an EMG test. What does EMG stand for, and how will this test help my doctor diagnose my condition?
• I have a metal plate in my leg, and need an MRI Scan of my low back. I have been told that because the MRI Scanner uses a very strong magnet that I may not be able to have one done. Will I be able to have an MRI Scan?
• What information does an MRI scan give?
• How will my doctor begin to examine my spine?
• What does an X-ray show?
• This is the first time I've had low back pain. Will I have to have X-rays on my first visit to the doctor?

surgical and non-surgical treatments for the spine, neck and back

Surgical spinal treatments - surgery to improve back, neck and spine problems, including pain

• Artificial disc replacement
• Multiple cervical PRODISC®-L replacement
• PRODISC®-L artificial lumbar disc replacement
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Discectomy
• Spinal fusion
• Total disc replacement
• Laminectomy
• Corpectomy
• Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

Surgery FAQs and Articles

• Potential complications of surgery
• I've had pain and problems with my low back for many years. What can I expect from my spine surgery?
• What is conservative treatment, and will it help my problem as much as surgery?
• Are lasers used in spine surgery?
• Why do I need to quit smoking before having spine surgery?
• If I have a spine fusion surgery using metal screws and rods, will they ever need to be removed?
• What are the risks of minimally invasive spine surgery?
• What is minimally invasive spine surgery and how is it different from traditional spine surgery?
• Is minimally invasive surgery a new technique?

Non-surgical treatment for spinal conditions, injuries and pain

Non-Surgical FAQS and Articles

• Physical Therapy
• How much longer will I need physical therapy?
• Medications
• Braces
• My friend told me about a TENS unit she uses for her back pain. What is a TENS unit, and will it work for me?
• Exercise