Legs heavy or numb on walks but better when you sit? That's a classic sign of lumbar spinal stenosis. Learn what causes it and how it's treated in Naples, FL.

Being referred to a spine surgeon can feel like a big step. Many patients walk in worried that they're about to be scheduled for an operation. In reality, most people who see a spine surgeon never need surgery. The first visit is about finding out exactly what's causing your pain and building a plan that fits your life. Here's what to expect when you see Dr. Nicholas Clark at HSS at NCH in Naples, and how to get the most out of that first appointment. How quickly can I be see

Patients ask if the robot does the surgery. It does not. Here is what robotic guidance actually does in my practice, when I reach for it, and what it is not.

Straight answers on ACDF, MIS-TLIF, cervical disc replacement, and what the robot actually does in Naples spine surgery.

Minimally invasive spine surgery is a way of getting to the problem, not a different problem, and not a promise for a perfect outcome.

Both operations take pressure off a pinched nerve in the neck. The difference is whether that level still needs to move.

Nicholas Clark, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery for patients with cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders.

Seemingly simple, everyday tasks can cause or exacerbate back pain by placing undue stress on the spine and surrounding muscles.

Most Americans will experience back pain at some point — and many times it’s not a result of injury or illness.