As Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” And even thousands of years afterward, food remains to be a vital part of health. Food provides the nutrients that our cells need to perform their daily functions. These include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. However, anti-inflammatory food can [...]
Most people wouldn’t even think that there’s any relation between feet and spinal health. The truth is that certain spinal conditions can affect your feet. In fact, they can have severe consequences on your spine and vice versa. You can understand more clearly this complicated relationship if you know the trajectory of the sciatic nerve. [...]
“So, is it broken? Oh, sorry… I’m not allowed to say” Knee joke: “That’s just your knees!”
Sciatic nerve pain (sciatica) is a burning sensation that spreads down through all of the area surrounding the Sciatic nerve. Here are 5 things to know about sciatica...
Spine & Orthopedic Center is very pleased to announce that Dr. Jeffrey Balazsy, an acclaimed orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience will be joining its team of renowned physicians. Dr. Jeffrey Balazsy is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult and pediatric orthopedic trauma and reconstructive pelvis/acetabulum surgery. He is considered [...]
In the United States, one-third of children between the ages of 2 to 19 are overweight. A child's bone growth and musculoskeletal health can be greatly affected. Therefore, putting them at risk for pain, deformity, limited mobility, and an increasingly diminished quality of life. Damage Areas of Developing Cartilage Tissue During bone growth, excessive weight [...]
As parents, it's common to be aware of every area of a child's development and to wonder whether these issues are typical, or maybe matters for concern. In fact, there are a number of conditions that parents often notice including toe walking, flatfeet, pigeon toes, knock-knees, and bow-legs. Of course, as children grow, many issues [...]
When you are going to have surgery, many concerns may be on your mind. However, you can prepare for back surgery in advance, to leave you free to focus on your recovery. A good place to begin is by arranging transportation home from your procedure. Because you won't be able to drive home due to [...]
Supporting your spine health and reducing your pain when you travel can be a challenge. Carrying bending, lifting, and carrying heavy suitcases followed by prolonged sitting can take a toll. However, with just a little advanced planning, you should be able to enjoy your trip. Learn how to avoid back pain during long flights. Also, [...]
Prevention Tips A Stress fracture is generally caused by repetitive actions or overuse. Which results in a serious bruise or crack in a bone. This most often occurs in the feet or lower legs. Commonly during activities such as running, jumping, or walking. Drastically changing the intensity, frequency, or duration of activity is not recommended. [...]
