Controversy in Treating Back Pain - May 23, 2013
Join Dr. Bill Monacci as he reviews controversial issues in the treatment of back pain. Topics for Dr. Monacci’s discussion include: When is imaging appropriate? Physical Therapy vs. other treatments When is surgery appropriate? Is Advanced Technology better? Dr. Bill Monacci has been practicing with Lancaster NeuroScience & Spine Associates
Back surgery helps LGH nurse get her life back
“From the office staff to the nurses to Dr. Monacci and the surgical staff, everybody was wonderful!” Being a Nurse at Lancaster General Hospital can be demanding, and having excruciating back pain can make it near impossible. Darryle Townsley of Quarryville began experiencing back pain in the middle of 2011
LGH Nurse has life-changing back surgery
“I am now pain free and excited to be back to work and back to coaching my field hockey teams!” Lisa K., a Nurse at Lancaster General Hospital and avid field hockey player, did what many athletes do throughout their collegiate athletic careers - she played through the pain. Her
Getting Back Into the Action with Physical Therapy
Dr. Christopher Kager discusses the benefits of Physical Therapy in this article published in Susquehanna Style Magazine. Dr. Kager discusses the benefits of having an in-house Physical Therapy department and shares that just 15-20% of patients require surgery and that most conditions can be controlled through physical therapy and
