Blogs

Do I Need Spinal Fusion?

October 26, 2026

Whether you need spinal fusion depends on stability, alignment and nerve pressure, not on an MRI finding alone. Here is how Dr. Zahos makes that call.

What to Bring to a Spine Surgery Second Opinion

October 26, 2026

Your imaging, the reports behind the recommendation, your medications and a symptom timeline. A checklist for getting the most out of a second opinion.

Neck and Back Pain From Desk Work

October 26, 2026

Why long days at a desk and long commutes wear on your neck and back, simple changes that may help, and the signs it is time to see a spine specialist.

Spine MRI Guide: Understanding Your MRI Report

October 26, 2026

Disc bulges, stenosis, nerve contact and more, explained in plain terms, plus why your MRI has to match your symptoms and exam.

Identifying Medical Causation in a Workers’ Compensation Case: A Clinical Framework That Withstands Scrutiny

October 20, 2026

In Workers’ Compensation cases, few determinations carry more weight—or more controversy—than medical causation . Whether a condition is work-related directly impacts compensability, treatment authorization, disability ratings, and long-term outcomes. Yet causation is…

Discogen and DiscRx™: Exploring a New Noninvasive Approach to Discogenic Low Back Pain

September 24, 2026

Low back pain remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, affecting millions of patients and placing a substantial burden on healthcare systems. While traditional treatments—including medications, injections, and surgery—play an…

Dr. Peter A. Zahos Named 2025 New Jersey Monthly Top Doctor: A Commitment to Clinical Excellence and Patient-Centered Neurosurgery

August 20, 2026

Peter A. Zahos, MD, FAANS, FACS —founder of Level One Neurosurgery and a board-certified neurosurgeon with more than three decades of experience—has been selected as one of New Jersey’s 2025 Jersey Choice…

Understanding Chronic Pain: A Neurosurgical Perspective on Why Pain Persists—and What It Means for Care

July 27, 2026

Pain Is Real—Even When Imaging Is Normal One of the most common and distressing experiences for patients with chronic pain is being told: “Your MRI looks normal.” From a neurosurgical standpoint, this…