Here are the steps you need to know You’ve met with your primary care doctor, followed up with a specialist, and perhaps you’ve already tried physical therapy or other nonsurgical approaches. After careful consideration, you’ve decided that surgery is the best option for you. What are the next steps? If you are waiting to schedule … read more
This year’s Top Doctor nominations were more competitive than ever before. 5280 partnered with Castle Connolly, a healthcare research company, to conduct a rigorous selection process for the top doctors in each category. The nomination process is open to all licensed physicians in America to vote. Then, the Castle Connolly team asses the nominations according … read more
From physical therapists and chiropractors to physiatrists and orthopedic surgeons, you have options. Learn about which doctors may be the best fit for you. Just as back pain has a range of causes, there are a wide variety of back specialists who can help treat your pain. It can be challenging to determine who is … read more
Benjamin Smith shares how Dr. Jared Foran’s dedication not only saved his life, but also inspired him to change his career to healthcare so that he could do the same for others. “There was before the fall and after the fall.” Benjamin Smith was working as a building inspector in 2017, when the ladder fell … read more
Everyone’s experience with back pain is unique and we encourage you to speak with a medical professional to create a treatment plan for your situation. In this guide, we will attempt to give you a framework to help understand your pain, present your potential treatment options, and give you tips on how to navigate the … read more