Many athletes experience low back pain that results from blunt force trauma, soreness from overexertion, and strains that stem from improper conditioning. Most discomfort in the lumbar spine is resolved within a few days to a few weeks and can […]
When spinal stenosis is resulting in discomfort due to the compression of vertebra and related pinched nerves associated with the condition, it becomes necessary to find an effective remedy for the pain. For patients wishing to put off or possibly […]
The psychological side effects of back pain don’t always get as much attention as the immediate physical causes associated with most forms of back pain. As an experienced Los Angeles spine surgery center, we know that emotional issues associated with […]
If stem cell studies involving spinal cord injuries remain encouraging, there could be new treatment options available to spinal cord injury patients beyond traditional spine surgeries and pain management techniques. Stem cells, so-called “mother cells” that have the potential to […]
Affecting approximately ten percent of the population, neck pain is rarely associated with life-threatening conditions. In most cases, neck pain subsides within a few weeks, with about 90 percent of neck pain suffers reporting no discomfort at all beyond eight […]
Medications can help manage osteoarthritis, a joint disease primarily affecting cartilage due to normal wear and tear over time. However, the joint stiffness and related pain associated with this common form of arthritis can often be further minimized by natural […]
Many physicians are turning to cervical artificial disc replacement (CADR) in lieu of more traditional methods of correcting symptomatic vertebral problems. People who are living with the side effects of nerve compression resulting from bulging or herniated discs, bone spurs, […]
If you’re living with back pain, you may be surprised to discover that something as simple as changing your footwear may be able to reduce your discomfort. According to Santa Monica spine physicians, carefully designed shoes and inserts promote good […]
Neck pain, along with back discomfort, is one of the most common conditions that is reported to physicians and other health care professionals. If you are living with neck pain, The Spine Institute in Santa Monica, CA shares a few […]