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• Degenerative Disc Disease,  Physical Therapy

Dr. Craig Callewart, a medical doctor and surgeon, has offices in Dallas, Addison, Rockwall, and Forney, TX. We treat many patients with degenerative disc disease. Our doctor believes in the least amount Read More

• Neck Pain

Headaches have many potential root causes and can be complex. Headaches can be due to lifestyle choices such as diet, sleep habits and obesity. They may also be caused by Read More

• Sciatica

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. This discomfort Read More

• Pinched Nerve,  Shoulder Pain

It can be difficult to determine the primary source of shoulder pain. Often shoulder pain is attributed to rotator cuff tears but can also be due to issues such as Read More

• Back Pain,  Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is when a vertebrae in the spine slips out of place. Spondylolisthesis can cause pain in the back and pinch nerves that cause pain that radiates into your legs. Read More

• Laminotomy

Acute and chronic spinal pain are distressing conditions that significantly impact one's quality of life. Acute pain arises suddenly, often due to injury or trauma, while chronic pain persists over Read More

• Spine Surgeon

If you have chronic pain in your back and neck, it’s important to visit an expert, a spine surgeon. Your spine is your backbone, affecting every movement you make. An Read More

• Bertolotti’s Syndrome,  Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebra

Bertolotti’s syndrome is a condition, formally known as lumbosacral transitional vertebra, that leads to back pain due to a congenital disorder in patients. Sometimes all you need is to talk Read More

• Lumbar Fusion,  Lumbar Fusion Surgery

Lumbar pain occurs in the lower part of your back and spine. When you see someone holding their lower back, it is most likely due to a lumbar issue. In Read More

Most people prefer to avoid back surgery if they can avoid it. While it is sometimes unavoidable, there are many treatments available and recommended to try prior to considering surgery. Read More

• Whiplash,  Car Accident

Whiplash is a neck injury due to a rapid back-and-forth movement or jerking of the neck most commonly caused by a car accident. Most patients experience neck pain and stiffness, Read More

Dallas Orthopedic Spine Specialist Dr. Craig C. Callewart discusses proven stress reduction and pain prevention tips for workplace computer users. During the first 48 hours following any injury that strains the Read More

• Spine Specialist,  Surgical Treatment,  Spinal Fusions

No. Like any treatment, it needs to be done for the right reasons, or a bad outcome can occur.Think of a fusion like fertilizing the grass. The technique of fertilizing is Read More

• Spine Specialist,  Herniated Disc,  Leg Pain,  Pinched Nerve

Leg pain can be a result of many different underlying conditions. These conditions can include vascular issues such as poor circulation or blood clots, muscle strains, ligament or tendon strains, Read More

• Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a common source of back discomfort for many older Americans, and it can become debilitating with time and without treatment. A study published by the National Library Read More

• Sciatica,  Degenerative Disc Disease,  Back Pain,  Herniated Disc,  Spondylolisthesis,  Spinal Stenosis

Chronic back pain in Addison, Dallas, Rockwall, and Forney, TX, is one of the most common conditions that people suffer from. This is not just passing pain from a pulled Read More