A certain protein may provide relief for the roughly 60 million Americans currently living with some degree of back pain. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have reported positive results from early tests on rodents involving tristetraprolin, a naturally […]
Since most forms of back pain respond well to exercise, it’s no surprise that physical therapy is often recommended for patients seeking relief. The main benefit of PT is that sessions can be customized based on abilities, goals, and comfort […]
The posture associated with tweeting may not be a good thing for your back. However, there may be benefits to actually reaching out to others via the popular social platform since early diagnosis and treatment of back pain often increases […]
Lumbar disc herniation and degenerative disc disease are just a few common causes of back pain, an ailment that affects approximately 80 percent of the population at some point, according to Los Angeles spine surgeons. Yet it’s not always easy […]
Taking the time to spoil your spine now can be an effective way to minimize the risk of experiencing some level of discomfort and full-blown pain in the future. Additionally, a lot of the things you can do to treat […]
The Coflex stabilization device is a specially designed implant meant to negate the need for fusion following decompression surgery to stabilize the spine. A recent Food and Drug Administration study found that patients receiving the Coflex device had better results […]
Surgery often becomes an option for a herniated disc when conservative spine treatments have failed, there’s radiating nerve pain, clearly identifiable neurological deficits are present, or when quality of life is substantially impacted. After testing that may include an MRI […]
If you’re the one who’s going to be taking care of someone who just underwent spine surgery in Los Angeles, it’s important to realize what the “job requirements” are ahead of time. First of all, everyone recovers differently from spine […]
The good news is that most spine fractures respond well to conservative treatments, including a little rest and modification of activities. Determining whether or not this is enough, however, depends on the level of discomfort you’re experiencing and whether or […]