Expanding Spine and Sports Medicine Care at AOSMI Belmar with Dr. Ali Valimahomed

We are excited to announce the expansion of our spine care and sports medicine services at our AOSMI Belmar location, starting on May 2, 2024. This addition enhances the orthopedic care currently provided by Dr. Stacey Gallacher at Belmar, reflecting our commitment to providing comprehensive and specialized treatment. We’re delighted to reveal that Ali Valimahomed, MD, FAAPMR, is extending his more »

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A Guide to Managing Back Pain from Shoveling Snow

It was a refreshing sight to see snow again this January. However, although it’s beautiful to look at, snowfall also creates the difficult task of shoveling, which is a frequent cause of back injuries this time of year. Many patients are unaware of the potential risks associated with improper techniques, leading to back pain from shoveling snow. At AOSMI, we more »

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Intracept Procedure for Chronic Low Back Pain

At AOSMI, we are committed to staying on the cutting-edge of pain medicine so that we can provide the best treatment options for our patients. One of the recent developments in the field is the Intracept Procedure, offered by Dr. Del Guercio for patients, a minimally invasive pain management procedure that has been found to help patients with chronic low more »

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Laminectomy Performed By Dr. Grigory Goldberg

Dr. Grigory Goldberg removed the lamina, the back part of the vertebra that covers the spinal canal, to enlarge the spinal canal and relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Dr. Grigory Goldberg is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in spine surgery at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute. Learn more about Dr. Goldberg, see more of Dr. more »

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Dr. Goldberg performs an ACDF surgery

Dr. Grigory Goldberg performs an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery on the C4 and C5 vertebrae. Dr. Grigory Goldberg is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in spine surgery at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute. Learn more about Dr. Goldberg, see more of Dr. Goldberg’s testimonials.

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What is Spinal Fusion?

The spine is one of the most essential parts of the human body; without it we wouldn’t be able to function. Unfortunately when spinal injuries occur, it causes a series of complications throughout our entire body. The spine is responsible for posture, head movement, and upper body movement. The spine is made up of individual vertebrae, and each vertebrae is more »

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Improving Posture: A Few Simple Steps

Poor posture has many detrimental effects on the body. Individuals often experience chronic pain in the back, neck, and shoulders, digestive issues, stiffness, and fatigue.  Poor posture can also lead to nerve compression, muscle atrophy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and sciatica.  Although sometimes unnoticed, posture also has a strong impact on the mind, considering people may experience worsened depression and stress, more »

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Spring Sports and Your Spine

Soccer, softball, walking, baseball, lacrosse, golf, tennis, running, skateboarding, rugby, and equestrian sports all swing back into life as soon as it gets warm in the spring, often before the leaves are even fully out on the trees. It can be so exciting to get back outside after a long, dark winter that we forget to think before we jump more »

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