Dr. Jaffe’s Blog

Understanding the Process If you have been asked to attend an Independent Medical Examination (IME), you may have questions about why it is required and what will happen during the appointment. Many people are unfamiliar with this type of medical evaluation because it differs from a routine visit with their

Lumbar disc herniations are common injuries that occur in all age groups. In the low back, they can cause exquisite buttock and leg pain, numbness, pins and needles as well as weakness. Over the years, there have been many treatment options. Some have been helpful, and others have not. The

Spinal stenosis is a common degenerative process that can cause pain in the back, buttocks, and legs. It can cause limited ability to stand and walk because of pain, numbness, pins and needles and weakness. This blog post is designed to help you understand lumbar spinal stenosis and discusses treatments

Pinched nerves in the neck are a common ailment that causes pain in the neck, scapula, and arm. It can limit people’s ability to turn their head, look up and can cause numbness, pins and needles and weakness in the arms. When pinched nerves in the neck that cause arm