Often, in the bustle of the holiday season, people don’t exercise the caution they might during less hectic months. When you’re stringing lights and hanging wreaths we want you to have a safe and joyful season. There are so many activities to enjoy and nobody wants to add a visit to the emergency room for [...]
Dr. Ashish Sahai to represent Spine and Orthopedic Center in the 11th International Congress of Chinese Orthopedic Association 2016. November 13, 2016- Dr. Ashish Sahai, M.D., FAOOS, has been invited to attend as a speaker the 11th International Congress of Chinese Orthopedic Association in Beijing, China. The COA (Chinese Orthopedic Association) Congress will be a [...]
It may come as no surprise that Halloween is one of the top three holidays when an emergency room visit is made, but some of the risks may not be the ones you’d guess. Therefore, it's important to know hot to avoid Halloween injuries. Avoid Halloween Injuries When Pumpkin Carving Of course, pumpkin carving is [...]
When it comes to purses, less can truly be more. And choosing the right one can eliminate unneeded back, shoulder and neck pain. Additionally, the way you carry a bag can make a difference. When you carry a heavy bag with a strap on only one shoulder, it can change the balance in your body [...]
When we are affected by neck pain from stress, most of us realize that stress can manifest itself in our bodies. And can appear in many ways, including headaches or tight muscles. When we experience anxiety, we’re putting our bodies through extensive, long-term stress. Our bodies are in fight or flight mode and then release [...]
Osteoporosis is a major cause of illness and death in the elderly due to age-related fractures. So, you are able to reduce the frequency and severity off fracture by slowing the age related bone loss. Why Birth Weight Plays a Role in Osteoporosis Several new studies have found interesting results. And, these results may be [...]
Understanding people, not just science, is crucial to being a good physician. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, or in other words, to put yourself in their shoes. It expresses the desire to understand and to help, and is imperative to establishing a trusting relationship. Which is also key [...]
We have all heard the old saying about feeling the weather in one’s bones, but is it true? The answer is yes, and here’s why. Changes in barometric pressure and temperature can dramatically affect our bodies, especially if we have arthritis. Therefore, you can feel the weather in your bones. What Studies Suggest In a [...]
Increasingly, people have been listening to the advice of health professionals regarding the benefits of exercise. The problem is that sport and exercise injuries can happen when we don’t warm up, don’t train properly or we overdo the activity. Common sports injuries, such as: Ankle Sprains – A sprain occurs when the band of connective tissue [...]
Broken bones are one of the most common reasons people visit the emergency room. There are 206 bones in the human body, and some are more susceptible to injury than others. Falls, trips, slips, and collisions can all cause breaks or fractures. When bones break in more than one place, they are known as compound [...]
