Most herniated discs heal without surgery. For most patients, pain and nerve symptoms ease within six to twelve weeks of rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory care. The harder question is knowing when conservative care will not be enough, and when to see a surgeon before ...
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Sciatica that lingers past the first few weeks is rarely something to push through. Most cases ease within a month with rest and movement. When pain doesn't let up, especially alongside numbness, weakness, or loss of bladder or bowel control, a surgical evaluation makes sense soo...
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A rotator cuff tear can start as a dull ache after an overhead lift or a twinge that flares up at night, then builds until simple tasks like reaching for a shelf become difficult. How the shoulder responds to treatment, more than the size of the tear, usually decides whether surg...
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New Jersey's seasons put different kinds of stress on your spine. Winter brings sudden falls on ice, ski slopes, and frozen sidewalks. Summer brings the slower toll of golf swings, gardening, and long bike rides. Both can turn a manageable ache into a genuine emergency, and knowi...
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Most people have felt their shoulders creep up toward their ears in a tense moment. For many patients, that tension lingers long after the stressor passes, building into persistent neck pain that eventually brings them to a specialist. Dr. Joshua S. Rovner, M. D. , board-certi...
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The relationship between chronic back pain and inflammation runs both ways. Structural damage drives inflammation, and inflammation accelerates structural damage, sensitizes nerve tissue, and amplifies pain signals. What patients eat in the months before surgery shapes the inflam...
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Quality sleep and proper spinal support are essential for healing after spine surgery. The right mattress keeps your spine aligned, reduces pressure on surgical sites, and allows your body to repair tissue more efficiently during rest. Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeo...
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A sudden fall or car accident can cause serious damage to the spine, ranging from fractures and dislocations to spinal cord injuries that require immediate medical attention. Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Joshua S. Rovner, MD, and the team at Progressive Spine &...
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At Progressive Spine & Orthopaedics, board-certified spine surgeon Dr. Joshua S. Rovner diagnoses neck and spine conditions with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and lasting relief. Neck pain is common, but it does not follow a single pattern. The difference between acute and...
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Back and neck pain are among the most common medical complaints in the United States. For many patients, symptoms begin gradually and worsen over time, raising an important question: Should you consider spinal surgery, or can conservative care resolve the problem? At New Jersey S...
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Sports medicine focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing injuries related to physical activity, with the ultimate goal of relieving pain and restoring full function so you can return to the activities you love. Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Porter leads the ...
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When chronic neck or back pain disrupts your daily life, finding the right spine specialist becomes one of the most important decisions you'll make for your health and well-being. Dr. Joshua S. Rovner, a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon, understands that selecting a s...
View MoreIf you are suffering from back or neck pain, it is crucial for you to receive a professional diagnosis as soon as possible. Dr. Rovner is one of the best spine surgeons in NJ who has the experience and expertise necessary to help patients achieve successful outcomes with orthopedic spine surgery.
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