Finding the best spine surgeon in New York City begins with understanding what qualities define excellence in spinal care. The ideal surgeon is not simply skilled with a scalpel, but someone who combines technical expertise, diagnostic precision, and a...read more
Starting in late January 2024 I wound up getting sciatica in both of my legs and buttocks. I chalked it up to my doing a lot of different things after Christmas, taking down decorations, going up into my attic...read more
In 2015 I wasn’t able to walk more than 2 NYC blocks because of severe back pain. In 2016 I had seen 2 other surgeons from different hospitals that said they couldn’t find anything wrong with my back. When...read more
As a junior in college, I underwent a microdiscectomy at the L4-L5 level in Milwaukee. I remember the doctor joking about needing a new car—but at the time, I had drop foot, and as someone in their early 20s,...read more
When I was diagnosed with severe lumbar spinal stenosis, I felt stuck. Every pain management doctor I consulted told me the same thing: that no treatment would help. It was frustrating and disheartening to hear that nothing could be...read more
I initially consulted Dr. Girardi ten years ago regarding significant cervical disc degeneration, the result of decades of long-distance bicycling. I was able to manage day-to-day activities without pain by following a regimen of physical therapy and targeted exercises....read more
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