Dr. James Showery, an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann and Rockets Orthopedic Hospital, discusses the common causes and treatment options for patients dealing with chronic back and spine pain.

October is National Spine Health Awareness Month, an opportunity for spine specialists to highlight the importance of spine health and how spine-related issues can affect one’s overall quality of life.

Using an invasive operation, the doctor at Texas Orthopedic Hospital was able to fix a patient's spine in a way that reduces pain and time.