Category Archives: Miscellaneous

It’s fine to occasionally indulge in sweet foods or sugary snacks, especially when holidays or special occasions are involved. However, most people aren’t all that good at monitoring their sugar intake. For a 2,000-calorie diet, women should limit their daily sugar intake to about 6 teaspoons, and men shouldn’t have more than 9 tsps. However, […]

Your spine is going to have a significant impact on your daily quality of life regardless of whether you’re a kid, teenager, millennial, or senior. From supporting your body’s weight to successfully carrying out various tasks and movements, your spine has a lot of work to do every day, so it’s important to keep it—and […]

Whether it’s when getting out of bed first thing in the morning or after being stuck in a sitting position for hours on end, you probably “crack” your back more often than you may realize. In fact, 45 percent of people surveyed for one study reported cracking at least one of their joints on a […]

When spinal spaces narrow in certain areas, it’s referred to as spinal stenosis. Often affecting the lower back and neck, the condition can be a source of localized pain or discomfort felt in nearby areas (radiculopathy) if nerves traveling through the affected area are compressed. Stenosis of the spine can be caused by a deformity […]

It’s easy to take your spine for granted when it’s not causing you any significant pain, but it’s still a structure that needs some attention to keep everything functioning properly. If you’re already making an effort to get the type of exercise that works your core spine-supporting muscle groups, you’re on the right track. However, […]

When spine surgery is in your future, many things are likely to pop into your head, such as what type of post-op discomfort you may experience and what your physical therapy routine might be like as you recover. However, it’s just as important to give some thought to your eating habits and diet after spine […]

If you’re like most people, it’s safe to assume you want to enjoy the many benefits associated with having a healthy spine that’s able to handle your daily movements with little or no significant discomfort. To achieve this goal, it helps to have an idea of what habits are good for your spine and which […]

It’s never too early or too late to take steps to keep your spine healthy, which is why you can find a lot of advice online about what younger kids, high school students, and seniors can do to keep their backbones and supporting parts healthy. One group often overlooked is college students, a select group […]

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is something of a misnomer. It’s not a “disease” in the true sense of the word. It simply refers to damage that occurs to spinal discs due to age-related wear or changes. Many treatment options (including seeking the care of a Los Angeles spine surgeon) may relieve symptoms, and one that’s […]

The wide range of symptoms that may be related to a pinched nerve aren’t always predictable. Some patients may experience dull aches, numbness, and tingling sensations, while others might report sharp, debilitating pain that gets worse with certain movements and impacts quality of life. If this is the type of pain you’re experiencing, it may […]