Neck and back pain are closely interconnected due to the continuous structure of the spine and the shared nervous system. The spine extends from the base of the skull (forming the neck or the cervical spine) down to the lower back (the lumbar spine). Both regions share common functions and mechanisms, such as support, movement, and spinal cord protection.

The POA team is incredibly proud to announce that our Hillsborough Office will start seeing Urgent Care requests starting June 3rd! We understand that life happens, and sometimes you need access to a world-class, board-certified orthopaedist sooner than later. That's why we are offering Urgent Care services at many of our POA locations, but now starting in Hillsborough!

Orthopaedic physicians often deal with what we call "referred pain." Referred pain' is a common yet often misunderstood. Referred pain is a type of pain perceived at a location different from its source. While primary pain is felt directly where it originates, referred pain can seemingly mislead the sufferers about the actual location of their […]