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Living Life with Sciatica
Living Life with Sciatica

If you suffer with sciatica, you know all too well the insidious pain it brings. You probably even shuddered just reading the word, remembering your last bout.

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Dr. Donald HopeJanuary 14, 2019
Oh, My Aching Back!
Oh, My Aching Back!

We’ve all felt it: that sharp stab or dull ache at the small of our back that makes everything else going on in our lives take a backseat.

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Dr. Donald HopeDecember 6, 2018
Beating the Pregnancy Backache Blues
Beating the Pregnancy Backache Blues

While your body's working overtime to create your new little bundle of joy--your back and neck might be paying the price.

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Dr. Donald HopeNovember 16, 2018
Is Your Neck Pain a Result of Poor Posture?
Is Your Neck Pain a Result of Poor Posture?

We often associate neck pain with something traumatic, like whiplash from a car wreck, lifting something in an improper way, or from sleeping wrong, but the most common cause of neck pain is actually poor posture.

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Dr. Donald HopeOctober 2, 2018
Roller Coasters: Fun in the Sun or the Cause of Significant Trauma?
Roller Coasters: Fun in the Sun or the Cause of Significant Trauma?

And while we want you to enjoy your last amusement park visit of the season, we also want you to know that those roller coasters and bungee drops can really take your neck and spine on a not-so-fun ride.

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Dr. Donald HopeSeptember 17, 2018
Living with Degenerative Disc Disease
Living with Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative Disc Disease is the on-going degeneration of the discs in the spine, and leads to pain in your neck or back.

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Dr. Donald HopeAugust 10, 2018
How to Exercise Away Back Pain
How to Exercise Away Back Pain

If you suffer from back pain, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. However, exercise might be something to help with your back pain -- but only if you do it right.

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Dr. Donald HopeJuly 25, 2018
What to do about Neck Pain
What to do about Neck Pain

It’s rare to find someone who hasn’t experienced neck pain. In fact, 2 out of every 3 people will experience pain in their necks sometime in their lives.

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Dr. Donald HopeJuly 12, 2018
Everyday Activities to Support your Spine
Everyday Activities to Support your Spine

While there are many factors that affect the health of your spine, there are also a number of things you can do to support your spine and neck before you injure them, and to help you heal afterwards.

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Dr. Donald HopeJune 26, 2018
Positivity + Patience: How to Recover from a Spinal Cord Injury
Positivity + Patience: How to Recover from a Spinal Cord Injury

The day before my birthday, I was out in my backyard when I tripped over an extension cord and I fell.

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Dr. Donald HopeJune 14, 2018
Text Neck: The Toll our Smartphones Take on our Spines
Text Neck: The Toll our Smartphones Take on our Spines

How many times a day do you pick up your phone to send a text? Or read a bit of news?

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Dr. Donald HopeJune 1, 2018
Personal Best
Personal Best

Unparalleled spine care keeps talented athlete on the move…

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Dr. Donald HopeMay 30, 2018
Why Spinal Fusion Surgery Often Isn’t the Best Option for Low Back Pain
Why Spinal Fusion Surgery Often Isn’t the Best Option for Low Back Pain

The discomfort of lower back pain plagues almost all of us.

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Dr. Donald HopeApril 16, 2018
How to Find the Right Doctor in the Age of Social Media  --can you Trust Online Reviews?
How to Find the Right Doctor in the Age of Social Media --can you Trust Online Reviews?

Ask anyone over the age of 30, and they will tell you how different the world is with the internet, social media, and smartphones in our hands at all times.

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Dr. Donald HopeApril 10, 2018Online reviews, Testimonials, Negative Review, Neurosurgery Today
The Pain Scale Explained
The Pain Scale Explained

Gauging your pain / how/ why pain is unique and what you can do about it / how to seek treatment

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Dr. Donald HopeJanuary 3, 2018Pain scale, Neck Pain, Cervical neck pain, Spinal Surgery, Spine surgery
A Patient's Story
A Patient's Story

A patient shares her feedback about surgery with Dr. Hope that occurred in April 2017. 

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Dr. Donald HopeDecember 17, 2017Post Surgery, Recovery, Patient Feedback
How to Know When You Need Spinal Surgery
How to Know When You Need Spinal Surgery

Any board certified neurosurgeon, including Dr. Hope is going to try to exhaust all non-operative possibilities before suggesting surgery.

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Virginia CaseNovember 13, 2017
What I've Learned in 30 Years
What I've Learned in 30 Years

Read to hear Dr. Hope's reflection on his practice and lessons learned while working in neurosurgery over the past 30 years.

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Dr. Donald HopeSeptember 27, 2017Neurosurgery, Neurosurgeon, Career Advice
What does Board Certified Really Mean?
What does Board Certified Really Mean?

Learn the difference between board-certified physicians and regular physicians to help you make the best healthcare decision for you and your loved ones.

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Dr. Donald HopeSeptember 13, 2017
Whiplash - How it Occurs and How it's Treated
Whiplash - How it Occurs and How it's Treated

Dr. Hope and the Center for Cranial and Spinal Surgery talk how to prevent and reduce whiplash symptoms from the driver’s seat.

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Dr. Donald HopeAugust 4, 2017
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