Dr. Jeremy Smith

Minimally invasive spine surgery is changing the way many spinal conditions are treated. Using smaller incisions and specialized techniques, these procedures are designed to minimize disruption to surrounding muscles and tissues while helping patients recover more efficiently. For many people, that can mean less postoperative discomfort, shorter recovery times, and a faster return to everyday life.

As spinal discs gradually lose hydration and flexibility over time, everyday movements can become increasingly painful. Degenerative disc disease is a common source of chronic neck and back discomfort, but treatment options continue to evolve. From conservative therapies to motion-preserving procedures, care is focused on reducing pain while helping patients stay active and mobile.

Total disc replacement is designed to relieve pain while preserving motion in the spine. Instead of permanently fusing vertebrae together, the damaged disc is replaced with an artificial implant that helps maintain more natural movement. For the right candidate, this approach can reduce pain while supporting long-term spinal function and mobility.

Not every spine surgery heals or functions as intended. When pain persists or new symptoms develop after a previous procedure, revision spine surgery may help address issues such as failed fusion, instability, or alignment problems. Careful evaluation and precise surgical planning are key to restoring function and improving long-term outcomes.

For the right patient, treating spine pain doesn’t always mean limiting movement. Motion-preserving procedures, like artificial disc replacement, are designed to address damaged discs while maintaining more natural mobility in the spine. As technology and surgical techniques continue to evolve, these treatments are helping more patients stay active while reducing pain and preserving function long term.

Sometimes the earliest signs of cervical myelopathy are easy to dismiss—clumsy hands, balance changes, numbness, or difficulty with everyday tasks like buttoning a shirt or typing. But these subtle symptoms may point to spinal cord compression in the neck.

In this recent blog post, Dr. Jeremy Smith explains the early warning signs of cervical myelopathy, why prompt evaluation matters, and how advanced imaging and treatment can help protect long-term function and mobility.
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Even spine surgeons need a day at the ballpark. Whether it's cheering on the Padres, enjoying a ballpark hot dog, or making memories with his kids between innings, Dr. Smith knows that some of life's best moments happen in the stands with family by your side.
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Leg pain, numbness, or tingling can often be traced back to the spine—but the cause isn’t always the same. While sciatica describes irritation of the sciatic nerve, spinal stenosis involves narrowing within the spine that places pressure on nearby nerves. Because the symptoms can overlap, getting the right diagnosis is key to finding the right treatment.

In this recent blog post, Dr. Jeremy Smith explains the differences between spinal stenosis and sciatica, what symptoms to look for, and how advanced diagnostic tools help identify the true source of pain.
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