Michael Shen, MD

Originally from Colorado, Dr. Shen has always considered southern Denver his home. Growing up and going to Homestead Elementary, ..

When should you see a spine surgeon?

Spine surgeons know that your spine is one of the most critical parts of your body, because it protects the spinal cord – that essential collection of nerves that carry messages from your brain to the rest of the body. It also plays an important role in supporting your posture, especially your head and neck. […]

Common Causes of Lower Back Pain (and How to Prevent Them)

Roughly 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at one time or another, making it the third most burdensome condition among Americans according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study. Thankfully, most lower back pain is “acute” – or short-term – lasting only a few days or weeks. This type of pain typically […]

Cervical Fracture

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=’av-k2dsdk’] Causes | Diagnosis | Surgical Indication | Treatment | Conservative | Surgery [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” font_color=” color=” id=” custom_class=” template_class=” av_uid=’av-idhsc8′ sc_version=’1.0′ admin_preview_bg=”] Cervical Fracture A cervical fracture, commonly called a broken neck, is a catastrophic fracture of any of the seven […]

Golf swing causing lower back pain? Denver back pain specialists reveal how to Prevent, Treat and Recover Faster from back pain

They say golf is a lifelong sport, and many enjoy the game from childhood well into their later years. But if you feel lower back pain when you tee off, you may wonder how long your playing days will last. Whether your pain is chronic or you feel the occasional twinge when you try to hit […]