Incorporating elements of high-intensity interval training with a mix of aerobic exercise and weight training, CrossFit is a popular fitness program that can also result in unexpected back pain. Improper technique and other common missteps can increase the risk of […]
The importance of patient education is reflected in a recent study that suggests better-informed patients tend to feel better about the outcome of their procedure. The findings reflect previous studies emphasizing the importance of effective communication when it comes to […]
As spring sports season arrives, so does the risk of sustaining some type of injury while playing baseball, softball, tennis, golf, lacrosse, or running track. While there’s always a risk of injury associated with sports involving repetitive movements and contact, […]
Anywhere from 40 to 60 million Americans suffer from back pain at any given point. The good news is that most instances of discomfort felt somewhere in the area of the spine respond well to conservative treatments and non-surgical remedies […]
Commonly associated with motor vehicle accidents, whiplash refers to neck strain often aggravated by muscle and tendon tears. If only minor muscle strain is involved, discomfort often goes away on its own. Whiplash syndrome is a combination of symptoms resulting […]
According to leading Los Angeles spine surgery center The Spine Institute, the pain you may feel radiating to your thighs or down your legs during pregnancy is likely due to pressure on your sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower […]
Any type of back pain, whether it’s from a chronic condition or something that’s aggravated by movement, can make it difficult to do your job. While it’s not always possible to avoid occasional discomfort, experienced spine surgeons in Los Angeles […]
Even when a probable cause of back pain is identified through diagnostic tests, a prerequisite for back surgery, patients won’t always experience meaningful relief. While failed back surgery, also referred to as failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), is a setback, […]
When ongoing back pain isn’t responding well to traditional treatments, patients often explore other options before resorting to spine surgery. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is one such option. While it doesn’t treat the true source of pain, SCS provides relief […]