The word osteoporosis means porous bone. This bone disease is characterized by losing too much bone or making too little. Therefore, bones become brittle and weak, and can easily break. Almost 1.5 million men over the age of 65 have osteoporosis in the United States and over twice that many are at risk for [...]
For most people, yoga is a very safe form of exercise. It is possible for almost anyone to benefit from regular yoga practice. And with a good instructor, even those who suffer from chronic back pain or have had back surgery can find it helpful. Benefits in Practicing Yoga for Your Spine Health There are many benefits [...]
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 [...]
The gel-like material within a disk called the nucleus pulposus can bulge or rupture through a weak portion of the surrounding wall also known as the annulus. When this material comes in contact with the spinal nerve, irritation, pain and swelling occur. A steroid injection can reduce inflammation when injected into the painful area. The [...]
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 [...]
Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder. In myofascial pain syndrome, when pressure is applied to sensitive points in your muscles called trigger points it causes pain in seemingly unrelated parts of your body. This is referred pain. Myofascial pain syndrome occurs after a muscle has been contracted repetitively. This contraction be caused by [...]
