Foraminal Stenosis 101
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on January 24th, 2017. “Foraminal stenosis” isn’t a term that most people know. However, many Americans are vulnerable to it. Foraminal stenosis shows up the most often in people who smoke, are overweight, live a sedentary lifestyle, and fail to […]
Read MoreGood Habits for Decreasing Pain
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on January 10th, 2017. In our last blog, we talked about some good habits for getting through days when you are in pain. We discussed eating right, using good posture, and advocating for yourself. Today, we have a few more […]
Read MoreDaily Habits to Decrease Chronic Pain
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on January 6th, 2017. We’ve talked about vacationing with chronic pain, but what about everyday life? As it turns out, there are little habits you can use to make your overall days better. In today’s blog, we want to explore […]
Read MoreSpinal Stenosis FAQ Part 2
In our last blog, we defined spinal stenosis as a narrowing of the spinal canal. When the spinal canal shrinks, it puts pressure on the nerves, ligaments, and bones of the spine. You end up experiencing pain in your back as well as your limbs, because the nerves get pinched. […]
Read MoreSpinal Stenosis FAQ Part 1
In world of medical terminology, there are a lot of tongue-twisters! Spinal stenosis is one of them. Most people get that it is a condition of the spine, but get lost at “stenosis.” The word “stenosis” comes from the Greek term “stenos” and its derivatives, “stenoun” and “stenosis.” These three […]
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