How Can I Treat Foraminal Stenosis?
If you’re not working in the medical world, there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of foraminal stenosis. But if you’re familiar with this condition, known for its signature severe back pain and numbness and tingling in the arms and legs, you’ll know that the need for the right treatment […]
Read MoreHow Can You Avoid Back Pain While Shoveling Snow?
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on January 17th, 2020. Shoveling snow is an unavoidable reality for those of us in snowy regions. And when the flurries start coming down, many of us start to dread the soreness and pain in the upper or lower back […]
Read MoreIce Skating and Back Pain
With winter upon us, many people enjoy spending long hours at the ice rink. Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, ice skaters possess incredible skill, grace and bravery. While this chilly sport is beautiful, it has the potential to lead to a number of injuries, including chronic back pain. […]
Read MoreManaging Back Pain in the Winter
With its snowy backdrops and festive holidays, winter is a wonderful season. Yet when the temperatures start to drop, the risk of developing lower back pain rises. Cold weather and strenuous winter activities and chores can create not-so-pleasant side effects, such as muscle tension, achy joints and acute back pain. […]
Read MoreDr. Yanni instructs ASIPP® Lumbar Endoscopic Spinal Decompression Course
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on December 11th, 2019. In November, Dr. Baher Yanni from Spine Institute of America instructed an interventional pain course for physicians in Memphis. On behalf of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP®), he led a class and workshop with […]
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