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Neck Pain

When Should You See a Doctor for Your Back Pain?

Occasional back pain caused by too much exertion is nothing to worry about. If it’s relatively mild, it will heal with a bit of rest, medication, ointment, or massage. But when back pain persists or is so intense that it makes it difficult for you to carry out your normal activities, then it’s time to take action.… Read More

Neck Pain in the Digital World

As we continue to spend more and more time using smart-devices and computers, more and more patients come in to Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland with localized neck pain.  With appropriate testing, we can determine if these symptoms are related to degeneration of the discs or due to arthritis of the facet joints.… Read More

Botox Treatment for Conditions of Spine and Neck Prove Effective, Even Life Changing

Botox isn’t just for smoothing the wrinkles in the face anymore. In fact, Botox has been FDA approved to treat painful and deforming back and neck conditions for many years, yet many patients, and even doctors, have not been aware of the freeing effects Botox has on muscle spasms, deformity and even spasticity caused by stroke and spinal cord injuries.… Read More

OACM Spine Surgeon Performs Restorative Surgery to Improve Neck and Back Function and Reduce Pain

For patients experiencing back or neck pain that cannot be relieved or controlled through pain management and rehabilitative techniques, spine surgery may be indicated to improve function and restore quality of life. “In many cases, when six to eight weeks of non-operative treatment has not yielded adequate improvement, surgical care is highly successful,” says Oren Blam, M.D., spine surgeon at Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland.… Read More

Can neck or back pain be cured?

By Oren Blam, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon, Spine Specialist A lot of what we do in medicine—including in the treatment of back or neck pain—involves managing chronic conditions. For example, high blood pressure is rarely cured but rather is managed with diet, exercise, and medication. So too, do people with back or neck problems want their symptoms managed so as to reduce their pain.… Read More

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Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland in Baltimore, Catonsville, Columbia and Eldersburg serves the nearby communities of Annapolis, Washington DC and Montgomery County. Our orthopedic surgeons, podiatrist, physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, and physical therapists specialize in arthroscopic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, joint replacement, sports medicine, and onsite diagnostic imagery, outpatient surgery, and physical therapy rehabilitation providing pain relief from sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, foot pain, knee pain, hip replacement, shoulder impingement, cubital tunnel syndrome and more.