Debunking Back Pain Myths

Debunking Back Pain Myths: Spinal surgeon Dr Michael Wong reveals the common misconceptions about back pain on Nine's Today Extra. Read More

This Is What Happens When You Get Your Back Cracked

Having your back cracked is one of the most satisfying feelings in the world... but what is actually going on inside our bodies when we get the old bend and snap treatment? To find out, 10 daily sat down with spinal surgeon Dr Michael Wong to smooth out some of our most pressing questions. Read More

Dr Michael Wong’s new spinal surgery technique providing hope for cancer patients

Three years ago, Melbourne grandmother Pavka Crnov was expected to die within weeks. Cancer had spread from her breast to her spine and eaten away the bone, causing her excruciating pain. th admission, she met neurosurgeon Michael Wong. Read More

Chronic back pain: Move regularly to help protect your spine

It’s an unfortunate fact that chronic back pain is extremely common. It can be caused by many things. Most of us are vulnerable to neck and back pain caused by poor posture – especially those who sit at desks in front of screens all day Read More

Different types of back pain: Common spinal problems put straight

The spine is a miracle of anatomy and articulation, but ‘‘bad backs’’ are all too common. The spine is divided into three sections – the cervical, the thoracic and lumbar spine. (In layman’s terms these are the top, middle and lower sections.) Back surgery may be undertaken to solve problems anywhere along the whole length. Read More

New technologies in spinal surgery: Human touch underpins surgical safety

Newest isn’t necessarily best in many areas of life, and back surgery is no exception.People often think that newer technology automatically means a patient will have better outcomes from back surgery Read More