Motherhood is a magical time in any woman’s life. However, with all the joy and fulfillment it brings, there may be a fair share of back pain that comes along with it too. And, having a newborn baby presents unfortunate opportunities to strain the back muscles and add pressure on the spine. Even after the [...]
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the numbness, tingling, and weakness in your hand caused by excess pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. This pain may extend up into the arm, between the hand and elbow. CTS affects between 3%-6% of Americans aged 18-64 each year. Often times, carpal [...]
Did you know that the type of footwear you buy might help significantly alleviate pain and pressure in your joints? In fact, the right pair of shoes should do more than express your sense of style; they should help you feel happy and healthy too! Always remember, proper footwear for joint pain is crucial. Each [...]
A few months ago, Dr. Ashish Sahai represented the Spine & Orthopedic Center at the Spine IEP Fellows & Young Surgeons’ Course! SOC was among other esteemed colleagues and academic universities to represent this event! This course is the largest live course for spine and neurosurgery fellows in the US. Spine Fellows and Young Surgeons [...]
Proper posture is not just something your mother told you to keep at the dinner table because it looks good; it is actually vital to maintaining neck and spine health and avoiding pain or injury. Poor posture can cost you an important job interview, sure, but more importantly, it can cost your good health. Why [...]
Do you or someone you know suffer from chronic pain on a daily basis? Do over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen fall short in providing relief? Have you turned to opioid-based painkillers just to get by? If so, there may be a safer, and relatively non-invasive option to help relieve some of your [...]
As we approach the New Year, millions of Americans will make resolutions to be more active and physically fit in 2016. In fact, more gym memberships are signed in January than any other time of year. Unfortunately, January is also the time of year when doctors and orthopedists see an uptick in patients ailing from [...]
As we get older, we all experience weight gain and joint pain that come naturally with general wear and tear. Joint pain is one of the most common ailments in adults 35 and older. But conditions are often worse for those who are overweight. According to a Harvard study released earlier this year, the force on the [...]
Anxiety is a completely normal response to stress. Stress is a completely natural response to situations that we find difficult to handle or understand. It's common to be anxious about surgery. However, if it's not managed properly, adverse physical and mental effects could occur. Many experience apprehension on “going under the knife." But could we [...]
Our spine is literally the backbone of our skeletal system. Without it, the slew of motions and activities we take for granted everyday would be impossible. In fact, in the United States alone, roughly 500,000 Americans undergo surgery for lower back issues. So if this is your next step in corrective measures, what can you [...]
