Noticeable stiffness in back muscles often comes from added tension within the muscles and soft tissues that support your spine. The resulting stiffness can occur anywhere within the back. However, it occurs most often in the lower back since there’s […]
As the longest single nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve is a common source of radiating nerve pain. The true source of sciatica is often a herniated or slipped disc or conditions such as spinal stenosis and degenerative disc […]
Perfectly normal and often beneficial, scar tissue (epidural fibrosis) can also cause issues with flexibility and nerve sensitivity following spinal surgery. Beverly Hills patients should make an effort to limit scar tissue formation as much as possible. While the surgeon […]
Advances in symptom management have made it easier for many of the more than 30 million Americans with diabetes to successfully manage their condition. However, diabetes is a condition that’s not entirely predictable or easily controlled. This is why diabetics […]
Cramps, pimples, and mood changes aren’t the only effects menstruation can have a woman’s body. A sudden increase in back pain caused by hormone changes during this time can make it difficult to focus on life’s other priorities. Fortunately, there […]
With nearly 20,000 new spinal cord injuries occurring in the United States each year, any encouraging research involving possible treatment options is welcome news. From getting a Coflex implant to receiving spinal cord stimulation, the options have increased over time. […]
Certain spine conditions increase the risk of experiencing heart-related issues just as much as smoking does. This was the main conclusion of Canadian researchers after an extensive evaluation of health data. The team examined health survey responses from more than […]
It’s perfectly normal to go through emotional stages as you prepare for spine surgery. There’s the initial awareness that some type of surgical intervention may provide much-appreciated relief, and there’s also the anxiety that sometimes sets in as the date […]
Beverly Hills spine surgeons do everything possible to minimize risks for patients. However, most good surgeons will readily admit any type of spinal surgery, including traditional open surgeries and minimally invasive procedures, requires careful observation of how the body is […]