As the average weight of the population steadily rises and activity levels decrease, adults and children alike are encouraged to participate in sports and other healthy activities. Unfortunately, many sports carry varying degrees of risk, which may include the chance […]
Back pain is one of the most common ailments suffered in our culture. As a leading center for spine surgery in Beverly Hills, we know that patients will go to great lengths, from trying herbal remedies to taking scores of […]
When it comes to back pain or serious spinal conditions, a noninvasive MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan, using radio wave energy to form images of internal parts of the body, can be used to either confirm a diagnosis or find […]
The key to treating back pain is diagnosing the problem as soon as possible. Los Angeles spine surgeons and researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Biomedical Imaging Research Institute are testing an imaging technique that could make it easier to determine if […]
Many patients often hear the terms “bulging disc” and “herniated disc” used interchangeably when, in fact, they describe two different conditions.
Chronic neck pain can be frustrating and interfere with an individual’s daily routine and quality of life. Usually caused by damage to one of the cervical discs, the pain can lead to muscle spasms, and it often radiates through the […]
Artificial disc replacement is becoming an increasingly appealing option to traditional spinal fusion surgery. The procedure, involving the insertion of a disc designed to assume the function of the damaged disc, can be performed on either the lumbar spine (lower […]
While there’s no denying that running is a good way to get regular exercise, the repetitive nature of the movements involved with this activity can also place stress on the lower back.
When relief from spine pain (ranking among the most common medical complaints) isn’t achieved through traditional medical treatments, acupuncture may reduce or eliminate pain through the application of techniques that have been around in various forms for more than 2,000 […]