If you have back pain, do you really need an X-ray? Dr. Joseph Cilea       On occasion when a patient consults a doctor with back pain some question the necessity of spinal Xrays. Since X-rays do carry a very small risk of tissue damage, this risk needs to be outweighed by its benefits.What is the purpose of taking X-rays? More ... Artificial disk surgery brings pain relief for Freehold resident       When 36-year-old Freehold resident Christopher Applegate began feeling pain in his shoulder,neck and down his arms,he thought it might just go away.But then his head started to lean to the right and he couldn't straighten it out. When he lost the feeling in his fingers,he knew something was wrong. More ... PCOS: little-known disease affects teens and young women By Susan R. Brill, M.D.       Polycystic ovary syndrome affects between 5 and 10 percent of teens and young women. It may cause irregular periods, extra hair on the face and body, acne, weight gain or obesity, and can affect fertility. More ... Twinkle, twinkle healthy eyes By Jeff Schnaufer CTW Features       When it comes to eye care, seeing doesn't always mean believing. W"People tend to think if they can see OK and they have no pain or redness, all must be fine with their eyes," says Dr. Kerry L.Beebe, chair of the Clinical Care Executive Committee for the American Optometric Association, St. Loui... More ...