There are millions of people who suffer from debilitating low back pain and joint pain who live in misery every day. They wake up in pain. Trudge through the day in pain. And then, go to bed in pain. Most chronic pain sufferers have tried a host of medications too. In fact, some have been [...]
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain, with an estimated 50% of all working Americans admitting to having back symptoms each year. Back pain is the most common reason for missed work and the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office. It is estimated that in 2012, 50 billion American dollars were [...]
A Non-Surgical Method for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis By: Dr. Adam Hammer Millions of people suffer from debilitating low back pain as the result of cumulative degenerative changes of the aging spine. This includes degenerative disc disease, facet joint arthritis, and commonly spinal stenosis. We are happy to announce a new alternative, Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD.) Typical lumbar [...]
Sparked by an increasing demand to provide nonoperative, multidisciplinary alternatives to its many patients in debilitating pain, Spine Ortho Center has opened its own pain management division. The division is headed by Dr. Adam Hammer, who trained at New York City’s prestigious Mount Sinai Medical Center and is double board-certified in Pain Management and Physical [...]
Two South Florida-based orthopedic surgeons opened their brand new medical practice only a few short weeks ago in Boca Raton, and already, their neighbors are feeling much better – even those who haven't yet been in to see the doctor.
What is a Cortisone Shot? As a pain management physician, one of the most powerful tools in my arsenal against pain is a steroid injection. These injections are also known as a “cortisone injection” or "corticosteroid injection". Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication that reduces the inflammatory response of many painful conditions. Some of these [...]
