The key to preventing back pain and minimizing the risk of injury is a strong set of supporting muscles. Achieving this goal doesn’t have to involve a major gym routine or hours of sweat. In fact, there are many easy […]
Following spine surgery, Beverly Hills patience receive, there’s a need to keep the affected part of the spine stable and reduce motion as much as possible to promote healing. A back brace may be recommended to achieve this goal. It’s […]
Your recovery journey will start as soon as the operation is completed. Understanding what happens immediately after spinal surgery can help you and your loved ones become better prepared physically and emotionally for what you’re likely to experience shortly after […]
Patients dealing with chronic low back pain may face another problem that can also impact quality of life, an increased instance of illegal drug use. This conclusion comes from the results of a University of Minnesota study recently read by […]
Neck pain often requires nothing more than a little rest and modification of activities until strained muscles heal. If symptoms linger for more than a few days, however, or become increasingly severe and disruptive, it’s time to visit a doctor […]
The chances of sustaining an injury from a fall begin to increase around the age of 18 and peak around age 75, according to Los Angeles spine surgeons, although you may suffer damage to your spine from a fall at […]
First performed in 1911, spinal fusion surgery has become one of the most common procedures to restore stability to the spine. Even so, any type of surgery is serious. Patients should be as well informed as possible about what’s involved […]
An argument can be made that the human foot was never really designed to wear shoes. Some shoes do, however, offer much-needed support while others, high heels especially, negatively shift the alignment of your spine. Realistically, you can probably run […]
If you’re living with back pain, getting regular exercise is often a balancing act between finding something beneficial but not likely to make pain worse. For many back pain sufferers, this means turning to gentle exercises like yoga, tai chi, […]