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Our SOC News section is devoted to share the latest information in spine health and overall wellness. Through our SOC News page, we provide the latest news on spine and orthopedic care, advise from our doctors and all kinds of information aimed at helping our readers improve their health.
Should I Swim with Back Pain?
Swimming is low-impact and great for easing back pain. In fact, your body weight is supported by water when in the pool. So, there is less stress on your joints when swimming with back pain. [...]
The Effects of Poor Posture on The Body
Posture is the position that you hold your body at while standing, sitting, or lying down. A correct posture is the position of the least amount of stress. So, pressure on the joints, muscles, and [...]
Different Types of Spinal Curvature Disorders
Your spine consists of vertebrae and discs that are stacked upon each other. A healthy back has gentle curves. Therefore, absorbing stress from gravity and movement. A spine viewed from the back should be straight. [...]
9 Celebrities Who Once Lived With Back Pain
Back pain can be debilitating. In fact, it can impact your daily life. But, you are not alone. Most adults experience back pain at some point. And this includes celebrities too. Starting from the screen, [...]
Tiger Woods Accident Left Him with a Rod, Screws, and Pins
As most of us know, Tiger Woods has been through many surgical procedures, including spinal fusion surgery. And unfortunately, the terrifying Tiger Woods car accident Tuesday in Los Angeles left him with open right leg [...]
Understanding Nerve Pain
Nerve pain does not have a specific feeling or affect one part of the body. Some people may have intense pain at night, while others can have a burning feeling throughout the day. It can [...]
8 Common Knee Injuries from Falls
Knee pain from a fall can cause knee injuries as minor as a bruise to as severe as a torn knee ligament or a knee fracture. A torn ligament or a knee fracture might even require surgical intervention.
What Are the Symptoms of Pseudogout?
Pseudogout occurs when calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) crystals form in soft tissues. It is not known why some get pseudogout, and others do not. This condition can affect any joint. The knee, ankle, wrist, and large [...]
“Dr. Neil Ghany… a wonderful doctor and he did a fantastic job”
"Dr. Neil Ghany... a wonderful doctor and he did a fantastic job"
Recovering From Spinal Fusion Surgery
Lumbar spinal fusion recovery can take months. After three months, exercise becomes part of recovery.
Questions & Answers
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How long do you stay in the hospital after a spinal fusion procedure?
A common hospital stay following a spinal fusion procedure is two to six days. This also depends [...]
What are NSAIDs and how do they work?
NSAID's are pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, sodium, meloxicam and diclofenac. Most are non-prescriptive and [...]
Do epidural steroid injections just mask the pain of a herniated disc?
The gel-like material within a disk called the nucleus pulposus can bulge or rupture through a weak [...]
4 Easy Desk Stretches at Work
Learn how to work out at the workplace with these four easy-to-do stretches that you can do in standing and sitting position that will help you boost your energy and improve your posture.
Home Treatment Strategies for Sciatica
A number of sciatica home treatment strategies exist to help you achieve a stronger, healthier spine, reducing your sciatic pain symptoms. Common home treatment strategies for sciatica include...
7 Home DIY Pain Relief Tips for Dupuytren’s Contracture
The symptoms of Dupuytren's Contracture Disease depend on how far it has progressed. Although there is no cure, there are several DIY home options that can help reduce its effects.
Is Surgery the Only Way To Treat a Herniated Disc?
A herniated disc is a condition that causes pain in the back and tingling in the legs. If you’ve been diagnosed with this condition, you may be wondering what steps to take next. The good news is that the condition is curable. In fact, most times, it resolves on its own. But even if it doesn’t, treatment plans are available to help patients recover.