Searching the internet for a spine surgeon in a large metropolitan area can produce an extensive and daunting list. With so many spine surgeons to choose from, how do you determine which one is right for you? How do you evaluate their skills and reputation? Listed below you will find five unique ways to differentiate… read more
How To Manage Low Back Pain After A Weekend Injury Managing your pain after you recently injured your low back over the weekend gardening, playing sports or while jogging around the lake, can be very difficult. You may be suffering from an acute injury such as a pulled muscle, strain of a ligament or… read more
Aloe vera is a plant often touted for its medicinal benefits. You have probably heard of applying it to burns or wounds as a way to reduce pain and redness. However, for thousands of years, the aloe vera plant has been used for a variety of therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. There are dozens of reported… read more
Having chronic back pain? You may want to put out the cigarette. The link between smoking and back pain is relative to many Americans. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States, affecting 8 out of every 10 Americans at some point in their lives. A major part of… read more
Most people will experience some back pain during their lives. No matter your gender or whether you spend your workday on your feet or sitting, you could experience either acute or chronic back pain that affects your daily life. Most people use pain medication to manage their symptoms, while others use hot and cold packs. Both… read more
We see a number of patients who have been suffering from chronic back pain for years. Some of them went to a doctor and were told to try conservative treatments at home, and when they didn’t work, they just assumed the doctors wouldn’t be able to help them anymore. Other are worried about treating the… read more
