Tips to Alleviate Back Pain on a Road Trip
While trips are fun and exciting, they can be dreadful for people with back pain on a road trip.
Common Minimally Invasive Lumbar Herniated Disc Procedures
What are Common Minimally Invasive Lumbar Disc Herniation Procedures? A disc compression and fracture located between the two vertebrae is the leading cause of a herniated disc. In fact, the inner gel from the disk escapes into the spinal canal when this occurs. Therefore, impacting the nerve. One of the most usual sites for the herniated disc is [...]
Spine Health and Handbags
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 Right Mattress for Back and Spine Health
Buying the right mattress can mean all the difference between good health and severe pain. Many people suffer countless nights, tossing and turning, only to wake up with back pain due to the wrong mattress. While some prefer their mattress soft and fluffy, others prefer them hard and firm. It really all depends on the [...]
How to Avoid Back Pain as a New Mother
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 [...]
Don’t Let Chronic Pain Be the Boss of You
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 [...]
Handling Back Pain While Staying on Your Golf Game
Golfing has gained massive traction as one of America’s all-time favorite activities. Here in South Florida, we are especially at an advantage with our year-round tropical climate. Though over time, it is easy to golf course back pain, or sports related injuries. Nearly 50% of golfers are affected by back pain. Of that 50%, men [...]
Medical Acupuncture for Spine Pain: Eastern Medicine meets Western Pain
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 [...]
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD)
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 [...]